HefeWeizen Beer Glass… aka Weizen Beer Glass This glass is for the visual enjoyment of the beer… the smaller opening makes it a drinker’s glass rather than an aroma glass.īeer Glasses Set of 6 – English Pub Beer Glass for Drinking Craft, Belgian, German British Beer – Half Pint 12.8oz, Elegant, Crystal & Stemmed The bottom bulbs a little, the sides are fairly straight, and the mouth is a bit smaller. The Pokal Glass is basically a Pilsner Glass, with one distinct difference… it has a stem and a foot. This is the kind of glass my dad drank from at home… so I have a soft spot for this shape. Libbey Stockholm Pilsner Beer Glasses, Set of 4 Note- Don’t mistake a Pils glass for a Weizen! They are similar, but a Pilsner glass tapers without a curve, and the Weizen glass is larger and curves. The slender shape allows the drinker to appreciate the color and bubbles of the beer, while the wide mouth helps maintain the head, and allows for an appreciation of the beer’s aroma. The Pils glass typically holds less volume, only 12 ounces, but nothing is stopping you from pouring a second glass…. They are tall, slender and taper to a wider opening. German Pilsner glasses are specially designed to serve light (not diet) beers, but especially Pilsners. Meanwhile, here is a brief description of the most common Beer Glasses, Stein and Mugs that you will find in Germany. Later, like wine glasses, certain shapes were determined to compliment specific types of beer.ĭoes the shape of the glass make that much of a difference to the enjoyment of Beer? That’s up for you to decide. These commissions were generally made by the wealthy for special events.ĭifferent shapes and styles of beer glasses came from the breweries, as a way of distinguishing themselves… sort of early advertising. Then in the 1700s, German glassblowers started creating glassware specifically for beer. Still, to set themselves apart, wealthier people began to purchase tankards or mugs made from pewter and silver. It wasn’t about the shape, it was about practicality. Beer was liquid refreshment in a time when water wasn’t safe to drink. And then along came Bier Deckel… but that’s another story.īeer was for consuming, not for connoisseurs. By the 1700’s many Steins had lids to keep out bugs (and maybe plague germs). The shape of the drinking container was practical, and thick clay mugs would hold up to drunk patrons in any bar. Up until the 1600’s, beer was just served in clay or stoneware mugs. And why can’t you just use a Stein? And, is a Beer Stein always a beer stein? Contrary to stereotypes in movies, not all Germans drink from hefty Beer Steins! In fact my dad drank mostly from a Pils glass. Certain shapes will accentuate the flavors of different types of beer. This is not just snobbery… there really are special Beer Glasses for different types of Beer. One thing you may notice about Germans, is that they can be rather particular about what sort of glass their beer is served in.
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