TYPES OF GLASSES
from the web of Birmingham Beverage Company http://www.alabev.com/beereduc.htm
You’d think a glass is just a glass, right? Yet, the same beer can have a different taste and aroma in different glasses. Using the correct glass helps engage the senses and brings out the best characteristics of a beer by letting it breathe properly, allowing its aroma to reach your nose.
Flute
Shape:
• Elegant narrow design maintains carbonation and showcases bubbles and color
• Moves bouquet upward, releasing a pleasing aromatic treat
Perfect for beer that is:
• Light bodied • Crisp • Floral • Fruity
Goblet
Shape:
• Wide bottom and high surface area open malt and sweetness of full-bodied beer
• Designed to maintain large foam collar while allowing foam-free sips
Perfect for beer that is:
• Full bodied with intense malty flavor • Full bodied ales • Heavier style lagers
Mug
Shape:
• Traditional tasting glass made to hold large quantities of beer
• Thick design insulates better
Perfect for beer that is:
• Light bodied • Crisp tasting • Balanced maltiness • Low to medium bitterness
Pilsner
Shape:
• Tall and slender to channel the hop aroma to the nose
• Showcases the color and clarity while retaining foam head
Perfect for beer that is:
• Light bodied • Low in hop bitterness and aroma
Pint
Shape:
• Nearly cylindrical, with slight taper and wide mouth
• Basic in shape, this versatile glass is designed for durability and stacking
Perfect for beer that is:
• Medium bodied • Fruity • High in hop bitterness and aroma
Tulip
Shape:
• Sizes may vary, but all shapes provide room to swirl and agitate the beer
• Wide design showcases fuller body and strong aromas
Perfect for beer that is:
• Light to medium bodied • Mild in malt and hop flavors • Wood- and barrel-aged
Tumbler
Shape:
• Cross between a pint and a Weiss-shaped glass
• Comes in a variety of shapes and sizes with straight or slightly curved sides
Perfect for beer that is:
• Wheat-style • Low in hop profile • Cloudy • Fruity
Weiss
Shape:
• Designed to hold volume and foam head while capturing fruity aromas
• Tall glassware with thin walls to showcase bright colors
Perfect for beer that is:
• Wheat-style • Low in hop profile • Cloudy • Fruity
