What are the Sizes of Beer Glasses?
Different beer glasses can hold varying amounts of beer. In this article, pint refers to the US pint, which is equal to 16 ounces.
1. American Pint Glass
This fundamental glass is the most popular out of the beer glasses listed here since it is the cheapest and can serve just about any beer. With only 16 ounces to it, the American pint glass is the perfect size to get you to enjoy your beer without forcing it down too soon in fear of it getting warm and flat.
2. Imperial Pint Glass
A little larger than the American pint glass, the Imperial pint glass packs 20 ounces of any beer you can think of. It also has a small lip designed to let the glass naturally tip on your mouth to take a big gulp of your drink instead of sipping it.
3. Pilsner Beer Glass
Pilsner glasses are footed glasses that don't have a stem, like a goblet, chalice, and tulip glasses. The foot is meant to give stability to the tapering design on the glass. This glass is intended to display the light color, effervescence, and clarity of pilsner beers. Moreover, it can hold up to 14 ounces of beer.
4. Tulip Beer Glass
Tulip glasses resemble both the goblet and the thistle glass, only that it has a narrower rim than the goblet or chalice. It was designed to capture the head and promote the aroma of the Belgian ales. It is used to serve strong and dark ales and Belgian IPAs. It can hold up to 16 ounces of beer.
5. Thistle Beer Glass
Thistle glasses are almost the same as hurricane glasses; only the bulge on the bowl has more pronounced and angular sides. It can hold 20 ounces of beer and is best used to serve Scotch ales. This is a genuinely Scottish tradition as the shape is inspired by the thistle, Scotland’s national flower.
6. Goblet
The goblet can hold 21 ounces of your favorite German wheat beer, especially if stange glasses are too small for you. It also looks more sophisticated than a beer mug while keeping the hand away from the beer, inadvertently warming it.