23 Types of Beer Glasses

Beer Steins

These mugs can be constructed from a number of materials, such as glass, stoneware, silver, wood, crystal, porcelain, and pewter, and are typically beautiful.
The beer stein and the mug look pretty similar. In fact, they are so popular that people frequently mistakenly think that these two varieties of beer glasses are the same. Despite having the same design, steins have a hinged top and a lever you can simply open with your thumb. Steins are also typically created from a larger range of materials, including as porcelain, stoneware, pewter, silver, and wood.

Weizenbier

These glasses, which are frequently mistaken for Pilsner glasses and are typically used to serve wheat beer, actually have a curvature to them as opposed to Pilsner glasses’ straight, angled edges. The Weizen Glass is a tall glass with a narrow base and slightly flared walls that is also known as a Wheat Beer Glass or Weizenbier Glass. Some of these glasses resemble the pilsner in size, while other variations bulb out before tapering back in.

Pint Glasses / Shaker Pints

A pint glass is a type of drinking vessel designed to carry either an American pint, which is 16 US fluid ounces, or a British imperial pint, which is 20 imperial fluid ounces (568 ml) (473 ml). 
The American pint glass, at least in the United States, is arguably the most popular beer glass. The American Pint Glass, often known as a Shaker glass, has a straightforward cylindrical design with a narrow base that becomes wider as it rises. This particular design of pint glass is frequently used with most types of beers, including lagers, ales, and other varieties including IPAs, stouts, and porters.

Beer Mugs

These mugs have historically been used in England but are now highly well-liked in America because of how durable they are. While some of the sides do have a tiny curvature, the sides are generally straight. This style of beer glass is widespread in the United States, Germany, and England.
The beer mug’s wide cylindrical shape with a handle on the side is its defining feature. The thick glass walls helps insulate your brew to keep it cool, while the handle helps prevent your hands from accidently warming up your beer (or dropping it when you’ve had too many).
Glass beer mugs occasionally have dimples all over the surface. While most people think this is just for aesthetics, others claim the dimples help a drinker appreciate the overall color and clarity of their beer.

Goblets & Chalices

One of the bigger, fancier styles of beer glassware that consumers encounter are goblets. Goblets come in a range of sizes as opposed to pint glasses, which have a fixed capacity.
This huge, bowl-shaped glass rests firmly on a substantial stem. They have a large opening that makes it simple to fully appreciate your drink and are ideal for pouring your alcohol.

Pilsner Glasses

The popularity of this particular style of beer glass among Americans and Europeans continues to rise over time. They’re enjoyable to drink from and also help you recognise the genuine flavour of your beer.
These glasses are ideal for lighter beers, like Pilsner, from which they derive their name. Although they come in a variety of sizes, their typical shape is ideal for maintaining the carbonation in your beer.

Footed Pilsner

The Palladio series includes large-mouthed glasses that are perfect for presenting a variety of light beers, such as fragrant and lively Danish brews. These glasses have a tiny foot on them, usually an inch or less, and are quite similar to Pilsner glasses. Some people think that this gives their beer a more appealing appearance.

 Weizen Glasses

Due to their similar size and shape, weizen glasses are frequently mistaken for pilsner glasses. The Weizen glasses have more curve to them overall, notably at the top of the glass, which is the fundamental distinction between the two designs.
The Weizen Glass is a tall glass with a narrow base and slightly flared walls that is also known as a Wheat Beer Glass or Weizenbier Glass.

Tulip & Thistle Glasses

The Thistle glass and the Tulip glass are two other well-liked beer glasses to try. The tulip glass, which is made to catch and keep the foam head in place, aids in enhancing the flavour and aroma of malty and hop-forward brews. These beer glasses, which resemble goblets and snifters, feature a short stem and footer as well as an unusual bowl that resembles a tulip on top. The top rim has an outward curvature that creates a lip that aids in capturing the foam head.

Tulip Pint

One of the most enduring and recognisable beer glass shapes is the 20 oz. Tulip pint glass. While providing a flexible serving for many beers, ciders, lagers, ales, and other beverages, this basic design continues to draw attention from all over the world. Even today, tulips are still very popular in the hospitality sector.
This bowl’s bulbous form enables you to gently swirl your beer so you can fully appreciate its flavour and aroma.

Conical Pint

The most popular beer glasses available on the market are pint glasses. A regular conical pint glass is a variation on the conical design, where the glass bulges out a few inches from the top. This is done for improved grip, to prevent the glasses from sticking together when stacked, and to give strength and prevent the rim from becoming chipped. If you go to a local bar and order a beer, it will probably be served to you in a regular conical pint glass.

Stange Glasses

The beer stange is a conventionally 200 mL-capacity tall, thin, cylindrical glass. A tasting glass or highball glass would be a good comparison for the classic stange, which lacks tapering edges.
Other names for the strange glass include stick glass, pole glass, and rod glass. Not because it has an odd appearance, but rather because “stange” is the German word for rod, and that is precisely what this particular beer glass looks like. The strange glass resembles a “Tom Collins” glass in height and shape. Although it has the dullest appearance of any beer glass on this list, its use dates back many years.

Tasting & Sampler Glasses

The sampling glass, also known as a sampler glass, comes in a variety of sizes and shapes. We include it on our list of beer glasses because bars and brewery tours frequently use them. Not to mention that each beer enthusiast I know has a unique assortment of sampling glasses at home.

Willi Becher

This glass is widely used for a variety of purposes and has long been regarded as the standard German glass. Up to a few inches below the top, the glass is conical. After that, it very softly curls back inwards a little. The Willybecher or German-Style Pub Glass is another name for the Willi Becher.
The glass functions quite similarly to the tulip pint glass thanks to its tall, slim body and tapered head. The glass makes a pretty stunning display of a beer’s purity, colour, and head. The tapering top of the glass aids in head retention and traps more elusive smells.

 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.

Pokal

A toasting glass with a flared bowl that was mostly produced in Germany between the 17th and 19th centuries. When you take a sip, the entire aroma of your beer is directed to your nose and mouth thanks to the small mouth and somewhat broader bottom, which substantially enhances the enjoyment.

Snifter

It has a concave rim and is short, plump, and wide in shape. These unusual containers come in a variety of sizes, but because they are designed for particularly strong or sugary beers that aren’t sessionable, they usually hold less than a conventional pour. This is a glass meant for swirling, just like with brandy.
Even though these glasses are often only used to serve cognac and brandy, you can still use them to serve beer. They work well at increasing the flavour and scent of your beverage, much like they do for some alcoholic beverages.

Tumbler

A tumbler is a drinking container with a flat bottom that is typically constructed of plastic, glass, or stainless steel. The tumbler, which is simple to handle and use, resembles a conical pint but does not have fully smooth sides like a pint glass.
It is a little bit easier to hold thanks to this design. You can easily get your nose close to your drink so you can smell it, and there is plenty of area at the glass’ opening for your beer head to form.

Hopside Down

Inside a standard glass that has the appearance of an upside-down beer bottle. Within a standard conical pint glass, it has the appearance of an upside-down beer bottle. All of the advantages of a conical pint glass, including fewer opportunities to unintentionally warm your beer due to the double-walled insulation, are available with a big hole.

Yard

Depending on the diameter, a yard of ale or yard glass is an extremely tall beer glass that holds about 212 imperial pints (1.4 L) of beer.
The shaft has a bulb at the bottom and widens gradually to the top. They are frequently provided with a supporting wooden structure due to their design, height, and difficulty keeping upright. Although you can drink from them in your favourite bar, they are typically more prevalent at events like Oktoberfest.

It’s crucial to remember to use the wooden support for your glass while setting it down; otherwise, it will likely tip over, potentially break, and you will spill the entire contents.

Boot

A beer glass in the shape of a boot is referred to as a “beer boot glass” in America. In German, “the boat” is pronounced “dahs bohht,” while “beer boot” is called a “bierstiefel.” The German word for a beer boot is “bierstiefel” or just “stiefel,” not “das boot.” Soldiers have traditionally drank from this boot-shaped glass to commemorate a successful victory.

Tankard

A tankard is a type of drinking vessel that consists of a sizable, generally cylindrical cup with a single handle. Although they can be constructed of different materials, such as wood, ceramic, or leather, tankards are typically made of silver or pewter. A tankard’s lid could be hinged, and glass-bottomed tankards are also rather common. Beer steins and tankards both have similar shapes and uses.
They feature a fairly thick wall, ensuring that your beer will be protected from the heat of your hand and the surrounding environment. You may enjoy your drink to the last drop thanks to this and the thick, strong handle.

Oktoberfest Mug

Beer steins, also known as simply “steins,” are either standard stoneware beer mugs or, more precisely, decorative beer mugs that are sold as mementos or collectibles. These enormous cups can often accommodate 33 ounces of your preferred beer. They have a strong handle and the dimpled pattern that is so common on German beer mugs, just like an enlarged dimpled mug.