Whether you’re a fan of traditional real ale, hoppy craft beer or a crisp ice-cold lager, the type of glass you drink your favorite beer from can have a big impact on how you enjoy the aromas and flavors of this precious golden liquid. Discover the different types of beer and lager glasses in our guide below.
A pilsner glass is typically narrow at the bottom and wide at the top. This tapered design is used to concentrate the carbon dioxide towards the top of the glass, meaning it’s a perfect shape for highly-carbonated beers such as pilsners, lagers and wheat beers. The wide opening at the top also helps to form a thick foamy head, trapping delicious hoppy aromas and yeast esters for a delicious aromatic experience.
A more traditional beer glass design, the mug is created with a handle so that your hands don’t warm up the cold beer inside. Perfect for toasting during beer-fueled celebrations, these glasses are best used to serve German and English lagers and ales.
When it comes to caring for your beer glasses, there are a few things you can do to make sure your glasses are “beer clean”. A beer clean glass will help head retention, and will also help enhance the flavors and aromas of your beer. Follow these steps to ensure professional beer serving standards at home:
