Beer Appreciation

Glassware

Picking the Right Glass

• Glassware does a lot more than just hold beverages
• Try to pick the right glass for the right beer
• The shape and size of your glass will enhance the aromas and flavours and create a more enjoyable experience
• Stemmed glasses can be enjoyed for both lagers and ales but for different reasons.
  • Lagers are thirst quenchers and your hand should stay away from the body of the glass (warms up the beer)
  • Ales are full bodied and robust and sometimes need the warmth of your hand to bring out all of the great flavours and aromas

Do’s and Don’ts (Mostly Don’ts)

• Never hold glassware in bouquets (the oils from your fingers cling to the inside)
• Never stack glasses (scratches and oily residue from the outside of the glass)
• Never store glassware in overhead racks (picks up odours and bacteria) 
• Avoid glass contact with beer tap (bacteria just looking for a home)
• Never put silverware into glasses.
• Never use beer glasses for any other beverages.