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Are there different types of glasses from which to serve beer?

Yes, there are many shapes and sizes of glass that can be used to enjoy beer. The most common are listed below along with the beer they serve best.

Flute – the preferred serving glass for Belgian lambics and fruit beers. The narrow shape maintains carbonation, while providing a strong aromatic front.

Goblet or Chalice – Large, stemmed bowl shaped glasses for serving heavy Belgian ales, German doppelbocks and other big sipping beers. The distinction between goblet and chalice is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to be more delicate and thin, while the chalice is heavy and thick. Goblets are often scored on the bottom to attract carbon dioxide and provide a stream of bubbles for maintaining a nice head.

Mug – Always with a handle, the mug is usually thick and holds a lot of volume. They are great for any German lager.

Pilsner – This tapered glass is used to serve many types of light beers but especially the pilsner. Smaller then a pint glass, they are tall and slender. They are made to showcase the color and clarity of the Pilsner style, as well as maintain a nice head.

Pint – A pint glass is the most common glass. Good for serving stouts, porters and English ales, the pint glass is easy to make, and easy to store, making it a favorite in bars and restaurants.

Snifter – Most often used for brandy and cognac, snifters are also great for aromatic beers like Belgian ales, India pale ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps trap the volatiles, while allowing swirling to agitate them and produce a strong aroma.

Tulip – These beautiful glasses trap the aroma and maintain large heads for the Scottish ales, barleywines, and Belgian ales they serve. The body is round like a tulip bulb, but the top flares out to form a lip which helps head retention.

Tumbler – A short thick glass, the tumbler is used for lambic and Belgian ales.

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