Bar Glassware

For a very long time, only fine wines and other designer liquors were treated as a delicacy that required special glassware for serving. When it came to beer, the focus was on decorative steins that did not offer any way to enhance its flavor.

But as craft beers have become more and more popular, there is an increasing focus on specially designed beer glassware that enhances the flavor and aroma of the beer. Bar owners are seeing a shift from beer swilling to a more refined approach to craft beers that allows the bar to see a financial return on selling beer that had previously been reserved for finer liquors.

 

Draft Beer

Draft beer glassware from all over the world has become part of the craft beer culture. Each type of glassware has its purpose and you can enhance your beer drinking experience when you understand which bar glassware fits your beer pouring needs.

The Krug

The Krug is a Bavarian beer mug that is recognizable because of its dimpled design. It is most commonly seen during Oktoberfest celebrations around the world. The wide mouth of the Krug allows you to enjoy the aroma of the beer as you drink.

Weizen Glass

The Weizen Glass is another Bavarian creation that looks very different from the Krug. The Weizen is a tall, slender glass that tapers towards the base to help collect the yeast as it falls from the beer, which allows you to enjoy more flavor.

Pilsner

The Pilsner is a glass that is very common in American bars and is primarily used to serve light beers. The Pilsner's mouth is much wider than the base, which allows the glass to create a foamy head on your pour.

Tulip

The Tulip is a beer glass that is shaped like its namesake, the tulip. The glass' shape preserves the flavor and allows the aroma to escape at the same time. This is a glass used primarily to serve aromatic and dark beers.

Willi Becher Glass

The Willi Becher is a very common German design that holds 500 ml and is extremely heavy. The density of the glass is designed to keep the beer cold for longer periods of time.

American Pint

If you have ever had a draft beer in an American bar, then you were probably served in an American Pint glass. The American Pint comes in either the 16 oz or 20 oz size and is not recommended for serving your draft beers. The opening of the American Pint is entirely too broad and that allows the head and aroma to dissipate too quickly.

Nonic Glass

The Nonic Glass is an English pint glass and it is specifically designed to preserve the taste and aroma of strong, English beers.

Cocktail And Mixed Drink

When you are served a brandy, it needs to be in the proper glassware to taste just right. Cocktail and mixed drink glassware is extremely particular and it is essential to use the right glass for your drink of choice.

Brandy Snifter

The comfortable design of the snifter encourages the drinker to hold it in the palm of their hand and keep the brandy warm, thereby preserving the taste.

Martini Glass

A Martini Glass is also known as a Cocktail Glass and it tends to get used as a universal drinking glass.

Hurricane Glass

If your mixed drink contains a lot of ingredients, then the bartender will usually pour it into a Hurricane Glass. The design of this glass allows several ingredients to coexist properly.

Zombie Glass

The Zombie Glass is a tall, tapered glass that is used to help enhance the presentation of aromatic drinks.

Collins Glass

The Collins Glass is a long, narrow cylinder that is traditionally frosted before being served. It is a glass that is used to serve drinks that have carbonation in them.

Shot Glasses

There are several varieties of shot glasses, but they all serve the same purpose in being able to dispense a very well-defined amount of alcohol.

Wine Glasses

Wine glasses are usually separated based on the color of the wine being served. A good wine glass is designed to enhance the taste and bouquet of the wine being served.

Red Wine Glass

The Red Wine Glass is a broad container with a narrow mouth. This helps to capture and retain the strong flavor of the red wine.

White Wine Glass

A White Wine Glass is a more compact glass to help preserve the sparkle that comes with many white wines..