As the local expert on craft beer you can share your knowledge of how glassware can improve the aroma and the taste of beer. Adding beer glasses to your beer selections will help your customers appreciate the beer you suggest.
Here’s a handy quick reference for staff on beer glasses and beer types
Pub Glasses:
This is the traditional glass for stout and ale, usually 16 ounces.
The key is a wide mouth that supports the frothy head. We carry:
#44806 Libbey’s 16 oz. English Pub glasses - View Details
These have a bulge at the top so you can comfortably wrap your fingers around the glass. Use this for Pale Ales, Brown Ales, Red Ales, Stouts, IPAs and Porters.
Case of 36 for $46.00/case, $41.40/cs for 10 or more cases.
#44808 Libbey’s 16 oz Pub glass - View Details
Use this for red ale and stout.
Case of 24 for $23.00 per case, $20.70/cs for 10 or more cases.
Dimple Stein:
It is that time of the year for Oktoberfest, Dunkle and German lagers. A large and durable glass is what’s needed. This big glass is 19 1/4 oz.
#44355 Dimple Stein (5355) - View Details
Case of 24 for $56.00 per case, $50.40/cs for 10 or more cases.
Pilsners:
Are the perfect glass for Pilsners, Weisenbocks, Dortmunders, Bocks and American lagers. The conical shape helps maintain the beer’s head. The narrow
#44169 Libbey’s “Principe” (924169) 12 ¾ oz. - View Details
Boasts Libbey’s “fizzazz” process which applies a laser etch to the inside bottom of the glass to accelerate the release of carbon dioxide. This increases effervescence, and releases aromas and flavors. By promoting head retention, the “fizzazz” etching enhances presentation. Use this for Weizenbocks, Pilsners, Dortmunders, American Lagers and Bocks
Case of 12 for $29.00 per case, $26.10/cs for 10 or more cases.
#44815 Libbey’s Footed Ale (3815) - View Details
Interesting diamond shape. 15 ¼ oz. Use this for Pale Ales, IPAs, Pilsners, Dortmunders, American Lagers and Bocks.
Case of 24 for $72.00 per case, $64.80/cs for 10 or more cases.
Tulip style:
#44284 Libbey’s Munique (920284) - View Details
The glass choice for fruit beers, Lambic and Saison. Glass is tulip shaped, holds 16 1/2 oz
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Case of 12 for $36.00 per case, $32.40/cs for 10 or more cases.
#44915 Libbey’s 14 ¾” Stemmed beer (3915) - View Details
Use this glass with Brown Ales, Porters, Saison and Lambics.
Case of 36 $98.00 per case, $88.00/cs for 10 or more cases.
Goblets:
The goblet allows the beer to be warmed by the hands and the tapered top captures the aromas.
#44465 Libbey’s Abby Goblet (921465) - View Details
has a smooth round bowl with a big 20 oz. capacity. Use this glass for Russian Imperial Stout, Barley Wine, Abbey Dubbel, Abbey Tripel, Hyper-beers and Strong Golden Ale.
Case of 12 $39.00 per case, $35.10/cs for 10 or more cases.
#44380 Libbey’s Belgian Goblet (3808) - View Details
Has a 16 oz. capacity with a smaller opening at top. Use this glass for the same styles of beers as the Abbey Goblet. Also great with a Doppelbock and with hyper beers.
Case of 12 $18.00 per case, $16.20/cs for 10 or more cases.
Adding beer glasses to your beer selections will help your customers appreciate the beer you suggest.
Case of 12 for $36.00 per case, $32.40/cs for 10 or more cases.
#44915 Libbey’s 14 ¾” Stemmed beer (3915) - View Details
Use this glass with Brown Ales, Porters, Saison and Lambics.
Case of 36 $98.00 per case, $88.00/cs for 10 or more cases.
Goblets:
The goblet allows the beer to be warmed by the hands and the tapered top captures the aromas.
#44465 Libbey’s Abby Goblet (921465) - View Details
Case of 12 $39.00 per case, $35.10/cs for 10 or more cases.
#44380 Libbey’s Belgian Goblet (3808) - View Details
Has a 16 oz. capacity with a smaller opening at top. Use this glass for the same styles of beers as the Abbey Goblet. Also great with a Doppelbock and with hyper beers.
Case of 12 $18.00 per case, $16.20/cs for 10 or more cases.
Adding beer glasses to your beer selections will help your customers appreciate the beer you suggest.
Beer Types:
QUICK words to explain beer types for temporary/part time staff
Craft Beer: Beer made by small, independant brewers producing 6 million barrels or less annually and is less than 25% owned or controlled by someone who is not a craft brewer, and has at least 50% of its volume in malt beers.
Lager: a beer brewed in slow fermentation and matured under refrigeration
Pilsner: a light beer with a strong flavor of hops
Ale: beer made by rapid fermentation with an infusion of malt added to the hops
Pale Ale: open to many interpretations, from a light to strong malty taste
India Pale Ale: usually paler, stronger and hoppier than pale ale
Brown Ale: lighter bodied dark beer
Porter/Stout: the black beers: Porter higher alcohol, Stout fuller body
Imperial: means higher alcohol content
Craft Beer: Beer made by small, independant brewers producing 6 million barrels or less annually and is less than 25% owned or controlled by someone who is not a craft brewer, and has at least 50% of its volume in malt beers.
Lager: a beer brewed in slow fermentation and matured under refrigeration
Pilsner: a light beer with a strong flavor of hops
Ale: beer made by rapid fermentation with an infusion of malt added to the hops
Pale Ale: open to many interpretations, from a light to strong malty taste
India Pale Ale: usually paler, stronger and hoppier than pale ale
Brown Ale: lighter bodied dark beer
Porter/Stout: the black beers: Porter higher alcohol, Stout fuller body
Imperial: means higher alcohol content
