Collins Glassware
A Collins glass is a glass tumbler, holding 240
to350 ml, used to serve a mixed drink, named after
Tom Collins. This glass is somewhat narrower,
and holds less than the similar highball glass.
Highball Glass
A highball glass is a glass tumbler, holding
between 8 and 12 fluid ounces (240 to 350
mL),used to serve a mixed drink, or highball. This
glass is taller than an Old-Fashioned glass, and
shorter than a Collins glass.
Shot Glass
It is a small glass used for measuring or serving
upto three ounces of liquor. Modern shot glass
holds a thicker base and sides than the whiskey
glass.
Pint Glass
A pint glass is a drinking vessel holding an
imperialpint (568 ml) of liquid and is usually used
for beer.
Three common shapes of pint glass are found
(conical, jug, and flared top), though others are
available. Pints are considered good for serving
stouts, porters and English ales
.
Pilsner Glass
A pilsner glass is a glass used to serve many
typesof light beers, but is intended for its
namesake, the
pilsner. Pilsner glasses are generally smaller than
a pint glass, usually in 250 ml or 330 ml sizes.
They are tall, slender and tapered. Wheat beer
glasses are often mistakenly referred to as pilsner
glasses, but a true pilsner glass has an even taper
without curvature. Pilsner glasses are made to
showcase the color, effervescence, and clarity of
the pilsner, as well as to maintain a nice head
Beer Stein
A beer stein is a traditionally-German beer tankard
or mug, made of pewter, silver, wood, porcelain,
earthenware or glass; usually with a hinged lid and
levered thumblift.
Flute Glass
A flute glass is the preferred serving vessel for
Belgian lambics and fruit beers. The narrow shape
helps maintain carbonation, while providing a
strong aromatic front. Flute glasses display the
lively carbonation, sparkling color, and soft lacing
of this distinct style
Goblet or Chalice
Chalices and goblets are large, stemmed,
bowlshaped glasses adequate for serving heavy
Belgian ales, German bocks, and other big sipping
beers. The distinction between goblet and chalice
is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to
be more delicate and thin, while the chalice is
heavy and thick walled
Snifters
Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a
snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of
aromatic
beers, such as Belgian ales, India pale ales,
barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps
trap the volatiles, while allowing swirling to agitate
them and produce an intense aroma.
Wheat Beer Glass
A wheat beer glass is a glass used to serve wheat
beer, known also as Weizenbier or Weibbier. The
German glass generally holds 500 millilitres with
room for foam or "head". It is much taller than a
pint glass. It is very narrow at the bottom and
slightly wider at the top. In other countries such as
Belgium, the glass may hold 250 ml or 330 ml. The
tall glass provides room for the often thick, fluffy
heads produced by the style, which traps aromas
and is visually pleasing.
Tulip Glass
A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but
also
aids in maintaining large heads, creating a a visual
and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but
the top flares out to form a lip which helps head
retention. It is recommended for serving Scottish
ales, barleywines, Belgian ales and other aromatic
beers.
Cocktail Glass
A cocktail glass, martini glass, or champagne
glass, or stem cocktail glass, is a drinking glass
with a cone-shaped bowl (the tip of the cone
forming approximately a 90 degree angle in the
cross section) on a stem above a flat base, used to
serve a cocktail or champagne. As with other
stemware, the stem allows the drinker to hold the
glass without affecting the temperature of the
drink.
One variation is the double martini glass which is
taller and wid
Red Wine Glasses
Glasses for red wine are characterized by their
rounder, wider bowl, which gives the wine a
chance
to breathe. Since most reds are meant to be
consumed at room temperature, the wider bowl
also allows the wine to cool more quickly after
hand
contact has warmed it. Red wine glasses can have
particular styles of their own, such as:
Bordeaux glass: Tall with a wide bowl, and is
designed for full bodied red wines like
Cabernet and Merlot as it directs wine to the
back of the mouth.
Burgundy glass: Larger than the Bordeaux
glass, it has a larger bowl to accumulate
aromas of more delicate red wines such as
Pinot Noir. This style of glass directs wine to
the tip of the tongue.
White Wine Glass
White wine glasses are generally narrower,
although not as narrow as champagne flutes, with
somewhat straight or tulip-shaped sides. The
narrowness of the white wine glass allows the
chilled wine to retain its temperature for two
reasons;
The reduced surface area of the glass (in
comparison to red wine glasses) means less
air circulating around the glass and warming
the wine.
The smaller bowl of the glass means less
contact between the hand and the glass, and
so body heat does not transfer as easily or as
fast to the wine.
Champagne Flutes
Champagne flutes are characterised by a long
stem with a tall, narrow bowl on top. The shape is
designed to keep sparkling wine attractive and
inviting during its consumption. The glass is
designed to be held by the stem to help prevent
the
heat from the hand warming up the champagne.
The bowl itself is designed in a manner to help
retain the signature carbonation in the beverage.
This is achieved by reducing the surface area at
the opening of the bowl. Champagne flutes are
often used at formal engagements, such as award
ceremonies and weddings.
Sherry Glass
A sherry glass is a drinkware generally used for
serving aromatic alcoholic beverages, such as
sherry, port, aperitifs and liqueurs, and layered
shooters. An ISO-standard sized sherry glass is
120 ml. The copita, with its aroma-enhancing
narrow taper, is a type of sherry glass.
Coupette Glass
A modified version of the cocktail glass. Used for
serving drinks where the rim of the glass is
required to be coated in either sugar or salt or any
other condiments used to make some of the more
exotic drinks such as margaritas.
Pitcher
This larger container usually has a handle and a lip
or spout for pouring the contents into several
glasses. Available in glass or plastic. Generally
used for serving beer for a beer keg for draft beer.
Old Fashioned Glass
The Old-Fashioned glass, rocks glass, or "lowball",
is a short tumbler used for serving liquor "on the
rocks", meaning over ice, or cocktails having few
ingredients. It is named after the old fashioned
cocktail, traditionally served in such a glass. A
White Russian is traditionally served in the Old
Fahioned Glass.
Yard Glass
A yard (or yard glass) is a very tall glass used for
drinking beer; a yard (or yard of ale) also refers to
the (variable) quantity of beer held by such a
glass.
The glass is approximately 1 yard long (hence the
name), and holds 2 imperial pints (1.14 litres) of
liquid. The glass is shaped with a bulb at the
bottom, and a widening shaft which constitutes
most of the height. Because the glass is so long
and in any case does not usually have a stable flat
base, it is hung on the wall when not in use.
