In Canada, Federal law mandates a standard imperial pint. [16] However, this law is rarely enforced in some provinces, such as British Columbia, and establishments sometimes sell US pints or other measures as "pints." [17] CAMRA recommends the use of "lined" or "oversized" glasses in pubs. These have a line near the top (usually labelled " PINT TO LINE") to which the beer should be poured, with the head forming above it. In the past a number of breweries supplied these glasses to their pubs; this is now rarely the case, and lined glasses are found mostly at enthusiasts' events such as beer festivals, serious cask ale pubs, and breweries' own bars. [ citation needed] Other countries [ edit ] Pint glass with PINT/CE logo stamp (European standard) Different versions of the pint Slim, sleek, and tall, this is known as the champagne flute’s equivalent for beers. The narrow body and opening make it an appropriate glass for light-bodied beers. Contrary to the pint glass, which is more prevalent in the US, the stange glass is a classic beer glass for German beers. It can hold less than 7 ounces of beer, so it is tiny in the beer world. 11. Teku-Stemmed Beer Glass Selling beer in unmeasured glasses without using some other form of calibrated measure is illegal. Half-pint, one-third pint and two-thirds pint (schooners) glasses are also available and are subject to the same laws. Two-thirds of a pint is not equal to the Canadian, US or Australian schooners, which are respectively of different measures. Instead, the term "schooner" is sometimes informally used within the UK to describe two-thirds of a pint (379ml). 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

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 What is your favorite beer glass? Have you tried using a beer growler with your glass? Let us know in the comments below.

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In 1639, Sir Robert Mansell acquired a monopoly on glassmaking in Britain, but the beer glasses were costly. There were also imported glasses from Venice, but those were too expensive. Shore, Randy (17 January 2012). "Do you know how much beer is in your pint? Bet you don't". Vancouver Sun. 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 Can-shaped glasses are shaped like a standard beer or beverage can, with straight cylindrical sides and an inverted lip. They are less prone to tipping over than a conical glass, and without the need for a heavy base for stability, they are around 40% lighter.

UK Parliament early Day Motion 988, Feb 20 2008". Archived from the original on 1 May 2008 . Retrieved 30 August 2008. If you are a general, would you challenge your men to win a battle in exchange for a drink of beer on your leather boots? That’s what happened to a Prussian general who dared his men. The cunning general then had a glassmaker fashion a glass shaped like a boot so he won’t have to drink his beer from his filthy boots. Shaped just like the stout glasses, IPA glasses are taller and sleeker and can hold only 19 ounces compared to the 21 of the stout glasses. They are also best used to serve IPAs. The more thin rim allows the release of carbonation, bombarding your nose as the minute bubbles burst while you drink from it. 8. Stout Beer Glass Tulip glasses are more modern, having a taller shape, and usually flaring out towards the top; these designs are more commonly associated with continental lagers or promotional campaigns by breweries, and are frequently etched or marked with the beer's label.United Kingdom law [ edit ] A dimpled glass pint jug with "Pint to Line" and Crown certification mark Tulip-shaped glass with the Crown stamp