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Beer Glassware
As soon as beer hits a glass, its color, aroma and taste is altered. In Germany, each beer style typically has its own corresponding glass. Using the correct glassware can help to draw out the best qualities of a particular style of beer. Some of the most common types of German beer glasses are:
Beer Mug / Oktoberfest Glass Frequently used in Bavarian beer gardens and beer halls, the “glaskrug,” or beer glass, is also a staple of Oktoberfest. Distinguishable by its dimples and handles, the mug is a heavy and sturdy glass, with a mouth that is larger than its base. It comes in many different sizes and shapes and is used for a variety of beer styles.
Goblet and Chalice Goblets and chalices are long stemmed, bowl-shaped glasses used for serving German doppelbocks, eisbocks and other beers. The glass thickness distinguishes these two types of glasses from each other. Typically, goblets are more thin and delicate, while a chalice is thicker and heavier.
Pint Glass A pint glass, which is used for a variety of beer styles, holds either an American Pint (16 oz) or a British pint (568 ml) of liquid. This type of glass is typically cylindrical in shape, with a slight taper and wide mouth.
Wheat Beer Glass Much taller than a pint glass, a wheat beer glass is tapered, with a skinny bottom that grows slightly wider at the top. These glasses were designed to provide room for the thick, fluffy head that wheat beer produces.
Pilsner Glass A pilsner glass is used for many types of light beers, but is intended for its namesake, the pilsner. These tall, slender, tapered glasses are generally smaller than a pint glass, typically around 12 ounces in size. A pilsner glass is designed to showcase the color and carbonation of the pilsner style, while maintaining its head.