Covering various drinking and serving glasses. What glass should be used to server which type of cocktail, wine or beer.
Covering various drinking and serving glasses. What glass should be used to server which type of cocktail, wine or beer.
Questions tagged [glassware]
28 questions
23
votes
4 answers
Drinking from a pewter mug?
Modern beer is typically served in glassware, and the reasons for the various styles are addressed in What glasses are meant for which beers and why?
I have some alternative vessels at home, including a pewter tankard. The problem I have with…
Anthony
- 1,410
- 1
- 11
- 24
20
votes
1 answer
What glasses are meant for which beers and why?
I know there are already one or two questions that touch on specific beers. However, I would like more of a comprehensive list. I would also like to understand why those types of glasses are chosen. Is it for head retention? Breathability?…
BryceH
- 2,364
- 13
- 18
11
votes
2 answers
What is the purpose of an etched glass?
What does etching on the bottom of a beer glass do? What purpose does an etched glass serve?
Jaken
- 671
- 3
- 8
- 20
6
votes
1 answer
Disposable glass for flaming shots?
I'm throwing a party with themed drinks, and one is a shot topped with 151, and set on fire.
I'll need to serve about 15 at a time, and don't own that many shot glasses. Is there any disposable shot glass that can be safely held at about 130 °F or…
Mohammad Athar
- 160
- 6
4
votes
1 answer
What types of glasses are used for Fortified Wines?
Please explain, what types of glasses are used for Fortified wines and why?
For example:
Spanish: Jerez/Sherry, Moscatel
Portuguese: Port, Madeira
Italian: Marsala
timnavigate
- 151
- 2
- 9
1
vote
2 answers
What's the growler?
Browsing ALiBaBa International platform I found there are many growlers in the shop. I want to know what a Growler is.
user7281
- 13
- 2