Glasses

Special beer glasses

Beer glasses come in all shapes and sizes, but why? Most beer drinkers don't realize how important the beer glass is to the beer experience. It not only affects the taste, but also the foam head. When you drink a beer from the right beer glass, you experience the beer as the brewer intended

Why different beer glasses?

Of course you can drink any beer from any glass, no one will stop you. But beer lovers know that the right beer glass can bring out the best in the beer. When you drink a beer in the accompanying beer glass, you experience the complete taste experience. A beer glass can enhance or dissipate the aromas of the beer. The beer glass also has a major influence on the foam head. The shape and possibly engraving at the bottom of the glass can promote the foam head.

And not unimportantly, an accompanying beer glass is of course a pleasure to drink from. It's like driving a convertible, it just feels better!

Types of beer glasses

There are many different types of beer glasses. I discuss the most popular beer glasses that are often used for specialty beer.

• Vase/Ribbed beer glass:
  You've probably seen them before: a slightly thicker beer glass in the shape of a vase with ribs all around. Have you ever wondered why these ridges are in the beer glass? This is not for design, but has an important function. The thickness of the glass and the ribs ensure that the beer does not heat up so quickly. This way the temperature of your hands does not directly affect the beer. This way your beer stays cold longer! It baptist beer glass is a vase

• TeKu beer glass:
  This beer glass is somewhat similar in shape to the tulip glass, but this beer glass stands on a high base. The glass is wide at the bottom and becomes narrower at the top. It glass from the Zwarte Bron brewery is a TeKu beer glass

• Tulip glass:

  This beer glass has the shape of a tulip. For example it beer glass from the Nest brewery The beer glass is wide at the bottom and gradually tapers.

• Beer glass chalice:

  When we talk about specialty beer glasses, this glass should certainly not be missing. This glass is also known as the Trappist beer glass. The beer glass is robust, stands on a base and has a large opening. It is an example of such a beer glass Westmalle beer glass.

• Other beer glass: This is the best tasting beer glass. The beer glass has been specially developed for tasting beer, it is suitable for all types of beer.

Unique beer glasses

Most breweries have their own brand of beer glass, but basically they always look the same. But there are breweries that have a unique design for their beer glasses. For example it Delirium beer glass, this is really an eye-catcher. The beer glass stands on a high base that has the structure of an elephant's trunk. And the foot itself is slightly curved, like an elephant's trunk.

It is another classic Pauwel coachman's glass. This beer glass hangs in a wooden holder and was previously designed so that the coachman could also drink beer in the coach.

The beer glass from Paix Dieu is hand blown, which makes this beer glass very special. The glass has a beautiful curve that is reminiscent of the moon. The top is not of equal height, this is designed to allow the aromas to come into their own.

Order specialty beer glasses

Order your favorite brewery beer glass from Belgian Craft Beers. Discover our wide range of specialty beer glasses. Enjoy your favorite specialty beer in the accompanying beer glass.

Cheers!