“While there are many different types of beer glasses to choose from, a glassware’s cleanliness will make a bigger difference in your enjoyment than the type of glass used.” “Beer glasses are designed to promote the visual aesthetics of beer (foam, color, and clarity) and to enhance the beer’s flavor (aroma, taste, mouthfeel, and aftertaste),” Bakker says. Thinner, lighter glasses require a softer touch when cleaning, drying, and storing.” If you’re not one to want to wash and polish a glass after a late night of sipping, consider a dishwasher-safe option.įAQs Why does beer taste better in a glass? Stemmed glasses and glasses with intricate artwork on them are nice, but always require hand washing versus ease of the dishwasher. “I recommend looking for glasses that you will be able to clean and maintain. “Beer glasses are kind of like house plants-sometimes they are hard to keep alive,” Bakker says. Consider what beers you prefer sipping and pick a glass size accordingly. Depending on the alcohol percentage and the style of a beer, you will want to serve each beer in a corresponding glass. Most bars serve a pint in a standard, 20-ounce glass, but notice the variety of sizing on this list. “Other essential glasses to have at home to elevate your beer experiences include stemmed chalice/tulip glasses and a few proper imperial nonic-style pint glasses.” “If you have a favorite beer brand, I recommend having the glass or style of glass that the brewery pours your favorite beer in around the home,” Bakker says.
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