Types of Beer Glasses

There are many different types of beer glasses, although not everyone can readily identify them. Most of the different kinds of glasses are designed for use with specific brews of beer, and the use of the correct glassware can enhance the drinking experience.

Pint glasses

The classic British pint glass is designed to hold exactly one Imperial pint (with space for the head). These pint glasses are short with a mouth slightly larger than its base.

Pilsner glasses

The pilsner glass tapers evenly from the mouth to the base; it is used mainly to serve pilsner beer and is taller than typical drinking glasses.

Yard glasses

The term a "yard of ale" comes from the yard glass, which stands about three feet high with a bulb at the bottom and a shaft that tapers outwards towards the rim. These giant glasses are generally hung on a wall between used.

Trappist glasses

Trappist ale is traditionally served in a specially-designed glass. This glass closely resembles a larger and sturdier martini glass. Like the pint beer glass, this glass is designed to allow room for a particularly frothy head.

Select the right beer glass for your next special occasion. The type of glass used is as important as the beer held within it, and the two should complement each other correctly.