Raise Your Glass Series: Beer

Happy New Year!  The SMS Mixology family is delighted that everyone made it through the holiday season safely.  Our team did some brainstorming on topics to share with you, and we decided that a big part of entertaining with beverages in a stylish way is very connected to the tools that you use.  Form and function are very important in the selection of barware, glassware, and bar tools.  We will be taking you through a virtual tour of the basic things that you will need for creative beverage entertaining.  This series of posts will be based on glassware, and this particular post will focus on the different types of Beer Glasses.

PINT

 This is the standard style of glass for serving beer.  It has tapered walls, and is great for serving American and English lagers.  It typically comes in two sizes: Imperial, which holds 20 ounces, and the Standard, holding 16 ounces.

PILSNER

 Pilsner glasses are long narrow glasses designed to consolidate the heads of pilsners and other lagers.  This design is vital for the look and taste of particular beers.

WEIZEN

 This is a large, curvy pilsner styled glass, with a large bulb-like top portion, specifically designed to show off the heads of wheat beers.

SEIDEL

Many of us are familiar with this style of glass as the traditional beer mug.  The handles and thick glass walls help keep the beer icy cold.

TULIP

 This is a beautiful bulb shaped glass with a trumpet shaped mouth that will sometimes have a footed, short stemmed base.  The glass' bulb shape is great for capturing aromas.  It is also the optimal design for supporting the large heads of select beers and ales.

 CHALICE/GOBLET

This bowl-like wide mouthed glass is great for serving abbey styled ales.  They are often designed with ridging or other indentations to stimulate the carbonation of the beer.









When considering your serving options for your next frosty brew, consider the nature of your beer, and how you will be serving it.  Many of these glasses offer an opportunity for a dressed up presentation of your basic beer.  Likewise, if you have a special ale, or lager, you will definitely want to serve it in a way that will highlight their best features.  Get creative, and enjoy a beer with your friends in a new and innovative way that will make you look like a beer expert.  But if you really want to wow a large crowd, feel free to engage the services of a certified mixologist, like SMS Mixology, so that you can get quality cocktails, guest service, and be freed up to enjoy your event.  Drink responsibly, and raise a glass with the Spirits of Style!

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