Beer Glasses in Barware(1000+)

What are the differences between American and British pint glasses?

The American pint glass is also called a shaker pint. American shaker pints hold 16 ounces of beer in thick, simply designed glasses. British nonic pint glasses hold 20 ounces of beer. British pint glasses are thick like American pint glasses, but the British version has a slight protrusion or lip that encircles the glass below the rim. The lip allows the British pint glass to be easily stacked and protects its rim from chips if the glass tips.

Which beers are served in chalice beer glasses?

Chalice glasses have rivets in the inside bottoms of the glasses to help churn and release carbon dioxide from beverages. Use chalice glasses to serve heavy and CO2-laden beers including German bocks, Belgian beers, and other strong ales.

What type of beer glass is recommended when setting up a beer flight?

Choose beer glasses with a volume between 2 and 6 ounces. Mini pint glasses are fine, but you can also use mini pilsner glasses, mugs, or snifters for a home beer flight. Beer-tasting sets that come with an assortment of beer glass shapes are fun ways to experience a beer flight, or choose simple 5-ounce sampler glasses to keep your beer flight display easy and uncomplicated.