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As the name implies, this glass is used for the consumption of wheat beers. A rather tall glass, the weizen glass has a mouth that is considerably wider than its base. This reflects the beer’s allowance for space for the thick creamy white head associate with the wheat beer style.The typical German wiezen glass holds 1/2 litre of beer. Other styles (Belgian wit) can be found in glasses measuring .25 litres or .33 litres.When toasting with a weizen glass, it is customary to touch the bases of the glasses instead of the body of the glasses (due to the risk of breaking the relatively thin upper portion). It is also…

A tulip shaped stemmed glass. This glass helps create a visually interesting pour while at the same time trapping the head in the glass (typically a large amount of head relative to the size of the glass).There are pint glasses that taper outwards towards as they move higher that are called tulip glasses (resembling the flower shape). These glasses do not have the curves of the traditional tulip glass though.Highlights: Aid in head retention. Visually nice. Help trap aroma.

The Trappist glass. Whether a goblet (tending to be on the more delicate and thin side) or the chalice (thicker walled with a sturdy stem), the primary aim of these glasses is to show off the aroma of its contents and the skill of the beers maker. Beers (Trappist Ales, Berliner Weiss) get to showcase their multitude of aromas, as well as, being able to show off the lacy head associated with these beers. The wide mouth of these glasses allows for the nose to be enveloped in aroma.Highlights: Close to art in some cases. Wide mouth to allow maximum aroma. Showcase for lace and head rentention of trappist ales.

Very much like a traditional tulip glass, but with a rounder bottom. This glass is primarily used for Scotch ales, but a Belgian ale would feel at home in it. Highlights: Helps accentuate the beer’s malty character.

As with wine, this glass allows the complex aromas of primaly Belgian ales to shine. The large head space (the glass should be 20 to 25 ounces), coupled with is round shape directs the distinct aromas in these ales directly towards the nose.Barleywines, Wheat wines, Saison, Stout. These all can find a comforting home in this glass. Any big, aromatic beer would be welcome. Highlights: Aroma helper. Large size = large beer. Can drink wine from it when beer isnt in it.

Made of glass, pewter, silver, ceramic or earthenware, these glasses are mainstays pretty much whereever beer is on tap. They vary is size from .5 litres to multilitre versions. Some are dimpled, others may be etched glass. These are usually very sturdy and take well to toasts. Many many styles can find a home in a mug or a krug. Highlights: Large and sturdy. Inexpensive. Ceramic and Earthen versions retain cooling.

German for “Stick”. These glasses tend to be taller than more traditional glasses, but slimmer than most. This allows for the beers character to become more pronounced. Especially the beers hops character Highlight: Slender shape helps the beers best aspects shine.