(You must log in or sign up to post here. There’s nothing wrong with drinking beer directly from a bottle or can. Note, too, that it was common in the pre-craft days for brewers to advertise their beer in glasses that did not hold a full 12 oz. The tulip shape beer glass coincidentally also happens to be one of if not the most ambiguous style of beer glass on the market. I'm glad your finally calling it a "Belgian Tulip". What some people call a tulip others call a snifter and ... For me the most versatile is becoming the glass that can hold full 16oz as so many beers and not just IPAs now packaged that size, and that is tough enough to survive the dishwasher so I have less manual work. The flaring at the top of the glass can be relatively mild or rather pronounced depending on the glass maker. 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It was common to top off one's beer from the opened bottle mid-way through. 6 Pack 20oz Ultimate Pints - Each Glass is Uniquely Labeled - Never Lose Your Glass at a Party. bottle or can, and I get to enjoy the first look and smell twice. A modified, or tweaked, version of the tulip beer glass is the thistle glass. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. The glass also goes well with double and imperial IPAs. Below you’ll see a variety of different tulip glasses. Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by DEdesings57, Sep 10, 2020. The tulip beer glass is similar in stature to the snifter but rather than ending at a taper, it flares out at the mouth. All rights reserved. Stone Enjoy by 02.14.17 Chocolate and Coffee IPA, Libbey Craft Brew Sampler Clear Beer Glass Set. Being a glassware advocate just as much as I am a beeradvocate, I believe that among all the glasses I have drank beer out of the most versatile of them always ended up being some variation of a tulip shape glass. The tulip shape beer glass coincidentally also happens to be one of if not the most ambiguous style of beer glass on the market. - by Barski - Made in Europe, Libbey Stemless 12-Piece Wine Glass Party Set for Red and White Wines, Unbreakable, Insulated Stainless Steel Beer Glass, Shatterproof Sipping While You Swim And Sun, Premium whiskey series with affordable price. Libbey Craft Brews Assorted Beer Glasses, Set of 6. The bulbous body and tapered neck of the tulip beer glass helps to support this head and capture volatiles in and around the glass’s mouth. Because it focuses subtler characteristics, it’s great for picking out hoppy or floral notes over some of the alcohol bite that comes with the finish. ~. You may notice that the term “tulip” is also used to describe other types of glassware. Libbey Beer Glass Belgian Style Stemmed Tulip - 16 oz Lambic Beer Glasses - set of 4 w/coasters 4.8 out of 5 stars 151 $26.99 $ 26 . When you’re drinking from this glass you’ll be able to pick up on some of the beer’s more subtle characters which might otherwise be overwhelmed in a glass with a larger mouth. Respect Beer®. - you can even see the level of the beer left in the bottles in these pics from ads from 1940s and (Peter Max-ish) 1960s. There are also sets of four Tulip Beer Glasses available on Amazon for around $15. It was common to top off one's beer from the opened bottle mid-way through. The right glass matters, too. Styles of glassware vary in accord with national or regional traditions; legal or customary requirements regarding serving measures and fill lines; such practicalities as breakage avoidance in washing, stacking or storage; commercial promotion by breweries; artistic or cultural expression in folk art or as novelty items or usage in drinking games; or to complement, to enhance, or to otherwise This set runs about $30 on Amazon but can be found for around $20 in places like Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond. From IPAs to stouts to pilsners and Belgian beers, here are the best beer glasses for any situation. Your Go-To Resource for Beer. They’re all tulip glasses but they’re slight variations are worth examining. In all, the tulip glass is pretty versatile! Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Copyright © 1996-2020 BeerAdvocate®. Glasses like the tulip pint glass and Stella Artois’ Tulip Chalice either end mid bulb or round back in slightly. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I think willi is pretty versatile and the glass I use the most. But for the 360-degree sensory experience, you’ll want to pour your beer into a glass, letting your eyes drink up the tint and carbonation before you take that first sip. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. You’re seeing this ad based on the product’s relevance to your search query. Libbey has a great starter set called the “Libbey Craft Brew Sampler Clear Beer Glass Set.”  This set includes a “Belgian Ale Glass” which is essentially a taller version of the tulip glass.