Beer Glass Chart

1. Weizenbier
Generally used to serve wheat beer, these glasses are often mistaken for
Pilsner glasses, but they actually have a curve to them whereas Pilsner glasses
have straight, angled sides.
They are a little taller than a typical pint glass, and the wider top works to
both provide room for the typical fully wheat beer head and also allow some
of the aroma to escape.
While it’s popular for some bars and restaurants to stick a piece of fruit on the
rim of this glass to complement the beer’s flavor, it’s important to be aware
that doing so will can destroy the foam head of your beer, so you will want to remove the fruit right
away if you want your beer to keep its foamy head.

2. Pilsner
These glasses are perfect for a lighter beer, such as a Pilsner, from which they
get their name. While they do vary in size, their standard shape is perfectly
formed to allow your beer to stay carbonated.
This ensures that every sip is just as delicious as the first. The broader top
ensures that your beer keeps its head. These skinny and tall glasses will have a
little curve towards the bottom, but will straighten out up to the top. The
skinny shape of the glass ensures you can see the carbonation of your beer,
while the broader opening ensures you can enjoy all of the aromas of your
beer.
Pilsner glasses come in a variety of sizes, so it’s important for you to find ones large enough that you
are not always filling up your glass.
3. Footed Pilsner
Very similar to a Pilsner glass, these have a small foot on them, generally an
inch or less. Some people believe this creates a more attractive appearance for
their beer.
It is not a long enough stem to hold your glass, the way a wine glass stem is,
so it does not do much in terms of keeping the warmth of your hand from
affecting the flavor of your beer. Pilsner glasses, however, are ideal for drinking
a lot of different kinds of beer.
Footed Pilsner glasses are also known as a European Pilsner. They are often
compared to taller and stretched out fluted glasses, or tulip pints. The crisp and bright Pilsners you
pour in these glasses will stay bubbly, light, and delicious the whole time you drink them.

4. Tulip Pint
The bulb shape of this bowl allows you to gently swirl your beer so you can really
enjoy the flavor and aroma of what you are about to drink.
With a slight outward curve in the lip, they are designed perfectly to keep a large
head on the beer. These glasses are appreciated because of how well they improve
not only the aroma, but also the physical appearance of the beer.
They have a short stem, but it is large enough so you can hold onto your glass
without worrying about warming your beer. In addition, the broad base of the glass
ensures it will not fall over if you accidentally knock into it while drinking. 

5. Conical Pint
Pint glasses are some of the most common beer glasses you will find on the
market. If you go to a local bar and order a beer, it will most likely be served in a
regular, conical pint glass.
While this is not a specialized glass that will bring out the best in your beer the
way a Pilsner or tulip pint will, it’s still a great option, as they are open enough at
the top so you can really enjoy the aroma of the beer you are drinking.
While many different kinds of beer glasses are available in a number of materials,
pint glasses are generally only available in glass, crystal, or acrylic. This ensures
you can easily see the beer you are drinking and keep an eye on the head when
you are pouring your drink.

6. Nonic Pint
These pint glasses are very similar to conical glasses, but they have
an outward bulge in the glass a few inches from the top. Besides
being attractive, this bulge serves a number of purposes.
It reduces the likelihood that a beer will be dropped because it is
easier to grip, keeps the rim from chipping, and makes them easier
to stack. Besides all that, they have all of the benefits of the conical
pint glass, including making it easy for drinkers to see their beer.
The bulge can be a little more difficult to clean than the straight-
edged conical pint, so you will have to make sure you thoroughly clean these glasses when you are
done using them.

7. Willi Becher
Long considered the standard German glass, this glass is very popular for a
number of reasons. The glass is conical up to a few inches below the top, where
it very gently curves back inwards a little.
This opening, while not as small as some other beer glasses by any means, is still a lot smaller when
compared to a typical conical pint glass. Again, it is due to the opening and the overall shape of the
glass that makes drinking out of them so pleasant.
While many beer glasses have their optimized for a certain type of beer, most any beer will be
delicious when served in this glass, making it a great choice for a home bar on a budget.

8. Stange
Perfect for carrying multiple beers at once, as they can be easily slipped into a
special tray, these tall, cylindrical, and narrow glasses are not only enjoyable to
look at, but to also drink out of.
They showcase the color and carbonation of the beer due to their shape. There
are a number of other names you may use for this glass, including rod, pole, or
stick glass. While more recent stange glasses are getting larger and larger, they
are typically only able to hold about 6.5 ounces.
They are used with very delicate types of beer so that the volatiles will be
concentrated, allowing the drinker to really be able to enjoy the flavor. You wouldn’t want to drink a
very strong or heavy beer out of this glass, as it may make it not as enjoyable to drink.

9. Flute
These glasses are incredibly similar to champagne glasses due to the shape and the
benefits it offers. They are usually used to serve fruit beers, and their shape is a
huge benefit to enjoying these drinks because it helps retain the carbonation of
them.
Their narrow shape also showcases the color and active carbonation, making them
fun to drink out of. They differ from champagne glasses in that they don’t have as
long of a stem, making it easier to accidentally heat up your drink with your hand.
It’s important for you to be aware of this when you are drinking so you can
remember to not hold your glass for too long, as the heat from your hand can ruin the carbonation of
your beer.

10. Pokal
These classy glasses can be used almost interchangeably with the conical pint
glass as well as add a little more flair to the beer that you are enjoying. They sit
on a stem that is about an inch tall and have a foot to ensure you can’t easily
knock over your glass.
The narrow mouth combined with the slightly larger bottom ensures all of the
aroma of your beer is directed to your nose and mouth when you take a sip,
which greatly increases the pleasure.
It’s important for you to look for a glass that has a smooth curve between the lip and the bowl, as you
don’t want your beer to be interrupted when you are drinking from an uneven surface. A smooth
transition between the bowl and the lip ensures the best drinking experience.

11. Snifter
These glasses are generally only used when serving cognac and brandy, but that
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use them for your beer. They are great at enhancing the
flavor and aroma of your drink, just as they do for certain liquor.
They are rather small and bulbous, with a much smaller opening than the other
glasses. Sitting on a very small stem, they look like you can easily fill them up with a
lot of beer, but it’s best to resist this impulse. You don’t want to fill the glass too full,
as that will stop you from being able to fully enjoy your beer.
Their unique shape allows the drinker to swirl their beer, which will improve the aromatics and overall
drinking experience. Beer lovers generally use sniffers when they are going to be drinking very strong
beer.

12. Goblet
This is a large, bowl-shaped glass that sits on a thick stem. They are perfect for serving
heavy beers and offer a wide opening which makes it very easy to fully enjoy your
drink.
The stem is there to ensure you do not accidentally warm the beer with your hand.
Goblets tend to have much thicker glass walls than chalices, and sometimes this is the
only way to really tell them apart. Goblets also have taller stems than chalices do,
although it can be very difficult to tell the two types of glasses apart.
When selecting a goblet for home use, you will want to make sure it fits comfortably in your hand, is
large enough that you won’t have to fill it repeatedly, and that its style and décor matches your
personality.

13. Chalice
Incredibly similar to goblets, chalices are perfect for a hearty type of beer. Choose one
that has straight sides if you are going to be drinking a beer that does not have a
large head, otherwise you will want sizes that slightly curve in so they can hold the
large head in place.
Chalices have thinner glass walls than goblets do, and this presents your beer in a very
dramatic fashion. They look great if you are going to have a vintage party, and will
remind people of drinking at feasts in castles.

14. Oversized Wine

These glasses are very similar to a goblet or a chalice and are generally used to serve craft
beers. They offer a lot of flexibility of what kinds of beer you can serve, which is making
them very popular among home brew enthusiasts.
The bowl can generally hold more than 20 ounces, and the long stem ensures it will
remain at a constant temperature while you are drinking. When you have trouble finding
an oversized wine beer glass, you can easily substitute a large chardonnay or cabernet
glass.
They have a similar size and shape, although the beer glass will be a lot larger.

15. Tulip
Not only does a tulip glass work perfectly to trap the aroma of your beer so you can
enjoy the smell with every sip, but it also helps build and maintain a large head,
which can be very visually pleasing.
Their bulb-shaped bowl will allow you to gently swirl your beer to increase the
aroma, and the curved lip is functional as well as attractive.
Tulip and pokal glasses are often mistaken for each other, but you can more easily
tell them apart when you pay close attention to the curve in below the lip of the tulip glass.

16. Thistle
The thistle glass is a little shorter than the tulip and has a much more pronounced bulge
at the bottom. This works to trap the aroma of the beer so you can enjoy every sip.
This glass also has a lip that doesn’t curve as much as the tulip does, and is generally
used to serve Scottish ales. While it does have an opening at the top about the same size
as the tulip glass, it appears to be more pronounced because the glass has a more
pronounced curve in it between the bowl and the lip.
17. Tumbler
Easy to hold and drink out of, the tumbler is very similar to a conical
pint, but does not have completely smooth sides the way a pint glass
does.
This design makes it a little easier to hold. There is plenty of room at
the opening of the glass to allow your beer head to form, and you will
be able to easily get your nose near your drink so you can smell it.
They are easy to stack and clean due to their straight walls, making
them a favorite at home bars and in restaurants.

18. Hopside Down

This double-walled beer glass does a great job insulating your drink while
making everyone laugh due to its clever shape and appearance. It makes a
great gift for anyone who loves to drink beer and enjoys humor with their
beverage.
It is shaped like an upside down beer bottle inside of a regular conical pint
glass. With a large opening, you’ll experience all of the benefits of a conical
pint glass, including less chances of accidentally warming your beer due to the
double-walled insulation.
While drinking out of this beer glass, you will enjoy all of the benefits of a pint glass without having to
worry about warming up your beer. In addition, beer drinkers who love their bottled beers will still be
able to enjoy a pint with their friends.

19. Yard
This is an extremely tall beer glass that is generally used for drinking about 2.5
pints of beer. The actual volume will depend on the diameter of the glass.
There is a bulb at the bottom and a gently widening shaft to the top. Because of
their shape, height, and difficulty in staying upright, they are often served with a
supportive wooden structure. While you can drink out of them at your favorite bar,
they are often more common at celebrations such as Oktoberfest.
It’s important that you don’t forget and try to set your glass down without its
wooden support, as it will easily fall over, possibly break, and you will lose all of
your beverage.

20. Boot
This glass has a long history with soldiers who enjoy drinking out of the boot to
celebrate a successful victory.
It’s important to know how to drink from them correctly so you do not end up with
beer spilled all over you. Instead of holding the boot with the toe away from your
body, make sure to drink with the toe pointed towards you.
This will allow air to gently enter the toe instead of causing it to all spill out on you.

21. Stein
These mugs are generally ornamental and can be made out of a variety of
materials, including glass, stoneware, silver, wood, crystal, porcelain, and pewter.
They usually have lids that are operated by a hinge you can control with your
thumb, come in a number of different sizes, and are generally well-decorated.
Steins are available in many places nowadays, but they are mostly used as
ornaments and not for drinking.
Most people would prefer to drink out of a tankard, mug, or pint instead. Of course, at an Oktoberfest
celebration, your stein may fit right in with the ones your friends are using.

22. Dimpled Mug

Traditionally used in England, these mugs are now very popular in America,
where people love how sturdy they are. The sides are mostly straight, while
some do have a slight curve to them.
They come with a strong handle, and the dimples serve a dual purpose. Not only
do they make the mug easier to hold so you are less likely to spill and have an
accident, but they also make it very easy to measure how much beer you have
poured.
This is great when you are at a party and want to make sure you can monitor how much beer you are
putting in each mug. They are shorter than a tankard or a tumbler, and many people are quite taken
with their squat shape.

23. Tankard
Very similar to the more popular beer stein, these beer glasses don’t always have
lids on them. They do have one handle and are cylindrical. Made of many
materials, including glass, pewter, ceramic, wood, and even leather, they are
often given as gifts more than they are used as a functional glass.
They have a very thick wall, which ensures your beer will be insulated from the
warmth of your hand and of the air. This combined with the thick and sturdy
handle, ensures you can enjoy your drink to the very last drop.
The clear glass ensures you can enjoy the color and clarity of your beer as well as keep an eye on the
head and on the carbonation while you are drinking.

24. Oktoberfest Mug

These are huge mugs that will generally hold about 33 ounces of your favorite
beer. Like an oversized dimpled mug, they have a sturdy handle and the dimpled
pattern that is so popular on German beer mugs.
The thick walls help to insulate the beer and will prevent the mug from chipping
easily if you set it down too quickly on a hard surface.
These thick walls also make sure that when you are clinking glasses with your
family or friends you won’t accidentally damage your glass. They are hard to
stack and to store, but make a great conversation piece when you have people over for a party.

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