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Glass Guide part 2 – How to choose the right beer glass for your favourite type of beer
The best beer glasses are those that bring out the unique flavour and aroma of each beer.
WHAT ARE THE BEST BEER GLASSES?
The answer to this question depends on the type of beer you prefer. The best beer glasses are those that are designed to bring out each beer's unique flavour and aroma so you can serve it in the best possible way. Before we show you the best beer glasses for each type of beer, you can take away these two tips: keep in mind that beer glasses should always be spacious in shape and never serve beer in plastic glasses as it will affect the flavour.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT BEER GLASSES BY TYPE OF BEER
Today there is a wide variety of beers to choose from and microbreweries are now commonplace. With this development, the range of beer glasses has grown, and several well-known brands have developed their own variants. We have put together a guide of the most common types of beer glasses and how to pair them with your favourite beers.
Beer glasses for Stout
Stout is a dark, almost black, top-fermented beer, characterised by roasted malt and barley. This richly flavoured variety is best served in a dome glass similar to a brandy snifter so you can 'swirl' your beer and bring out all the great flavours. Our top tips for beer glasses for stout are these:
Stout glasses
Beer glasses for IPA (Indian Pale Ale)
IPA is a top-fermented, high-alcohol beer with a distinct bitterness that is generally light in colour. This type of beer also works in a snifter but is particularly good in an IPA glass. An IPA glass is designed to highlight the flavours, preserve the foam and give the beer drinker a fine taste experience in every sip. Our top tips for beer glasses for IPA are these:
IPA glasses
Beer glasses for ale
Ale is a collective name for lots of top-fermented beers and comes in many different flavours. The best glasses for this type of beer come with a stem because they are better at keeping the ale cold. The glass should also have a curved and domed rim to preserve the foam and optimise the aroma. The best beer glasses for serving ale are these:
Ale glasses
Beer glasses for lager
Lager is the most common type of beer that ferments at a relatively low temperature. A cold lager is best served in tall, narrow glasses. This is because lager often has a thick head that is best served in taller glasses. Pilsner is also best served in this type of glass. The best beer glasses for lager and pilsner are these:
Lager glasses
Beer glasses for wheat beer
Wheat beer is a top-fermented beer using not only barley but also a certain amount of wheat malt. The best beer glasses for this classic beer are oblong glasses with a narrow base and wider top. Our top tips for these classic beer glasses are these:
Wheatbeer glasses
HOW TO SERVE BEER - 3 STEPS
Once you've finally found the best beer glasses, it's a good idea to learn how to serve the drink correctly - to get the best out of your beer:
- Tilt the glass - By tilting the beer glass and pouring the drink slowly along the rim of the glass, you retain much of the carbonation. As the carbon dioxide enhances the flavour, pouring the drink slowly means that not too much of the flavour and aroma is released unnecessarily. This technique works well for stouts.
- Leave the glass flat - If you leave the glass flat, you should pour the beer into the centre of the glass from a height of about 10 cm. This method releases a lot of foam and wonderful aromas, which helps you get a beer that smells and tastes a lot with slightly softer carbonation. A great technique for wheat beers.
- Tilt & level - A third way is to combine steps 1 & 2. Start by tilting the glass and pouring the beer gently along the rim. Then hold the glass upright and pour into the centre of the glass - this way you get a beer with both aroma, flavour and plenty of carbonation. This technique works well for ales, IPAs and lagers.
