What do you look for in a glass?

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  1. BasterdInABasket

    BasterdInABasket Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2010 Wisconsin

    I just started buying some new glasses and have almost 10 glasses of different kinds, my favorite being my Goose Island pint glass with the etchings on the outside. Not a big fan of the brewery but I like both the shape and weight of it, being a lot lighter than any other pint glass I have. I know which beers are intended to be served in which type of glass and all that but what sets a the same style glass apart from another glass for you?
     
    #1 BasterdInABasket, Apr 6, 2012
  2. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    to answer you question for the same style of glass it would have to be the etchings and logo on the glass itself, im always looking/buying glassware
     
    #2 gatornation, Apr 6, 2012
  3. Chugs13

    Chugs13 Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2011 New Jersey

    Tall, slim, and curvy.

    Oh and you can't forget about personality.
     
    #3 Chugs13, Apr 6, 2012
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  4. TheMultiYeast

    TheMultiYeast Initiate (0) Oct 11, 2011 Vermont

    Comfortable in the hand, size, durability, overall aesthetics (shape, etchings, logos) Haven't put down my DFH signature for a few days. It's been a good run.
     
    #4 TheMultiYeast, Apr 6, 2012
  5. hopscrazy

    hopscrazy Crusader (419) Mar 13, 2009 Minnesota

    Beer inside and nice curves
     
    #5 hopscrazy, Apr 6, 2012
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  6. bebbcorp

    bebbcorp Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2010 Kansas

    I like all my glasses, but my faves are my Duvel Parra glass, new belgium globe, and my most used glasses my sierra nevada hop tulips. One of the best all around glasses IMO.
     
    #6 bebbcorp, Apr 6, 2012
  7. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    Beer.
     
    #7 pitweasel, Apr 6, 2012
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  8. jacksback

    jacksback Initiate (0) Jul 20, 2011 Massachusetts

    8 minutes. That's how much you beat me by.

    :wink:
     
    #8 jacksback, Apr 6, 2012
  9. 5thOhio

    5thOhio Pooh-Bah (1,571) May 13, 2007 South Carolina
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    If I'm looking for beer in a glass, that means it's time to order another one.
     
    #9 5thOhio, Apr 6, 2012
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  10. bifrost17

    bifrost17 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Washington

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    I love snifters, this is my new fave, firestone walker proprietor series glass
     
    #10 bifrost17, Apr 6, 2012
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  11. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    Do German Wheat Beer glasses get the 'ol blood pumpin'?
     
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  12. FosterJM

    FosterJM Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2009 California

    Parra Tulip
    Bruery Glass
    NB Globe
    Cigar City Snifter

    I like a rounded glass with a little weight behind it.

    Cheers!
     
    #12 FosterJM, Apr 6, 2012
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  13. dsal89

    dsal89 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2008 Indiana

    My go to for bigger beers is my 22ounce snifter. I love that glass and i use it for all big beers.

    Other than that i usually use my FFF tulip int glass for ipas and most other beers.
     
    #13 dsal89, Apr 6, 2012
  14. dbol

    dbol Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2007 California

    i look for it to be one of my spiegelau tulips. that's it.
     
    #14 dbol, Apr 6, 2012
  15. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    My favorite glasses are actually Carnival Cruise snifters that are from my first family cruise in the early 1990s. I guess my parents ordered a few drinks and kept the glasses all of these years. They were going to throw them away until I saved them.

    So yea, snifters that hold a good amount and focus smells are always good.
     
    #15 UCLABrewN84, Apr 6, 2012
  16. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    I look for a great beer in my glass...
     
    #16 lucas1801, Apr 6, 2012
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  17. AndrewR

    AndrewR Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2011 Texas

    truebeer.com really has the best quality glassware for the price. im more of a classicist and go with the no logo nonic glasses/tulips/snifters.
     
    #17 AndrewR, Apr 6, 2012
  18. cpinto6

    cpinto6 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2010 Georgia

    That a whole bomber fits in it :slight_smile:
     
    #18 cpinto6, Apr 6, 2012
  19. BrianTheBrewer30

    BrianTheBrewer30 Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2009 Massachusetts

    Not an empty one :slight_smile:
     
    #19 BrianTheBrewer30, Apr 6, 2012
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  20. lsummers

    lsummers Maven (1,275) Jun 21, 2010 California

    I actually like heavy, sturdy glasses that are blank. I have 4 favorites right now that include an English pint glass, American pint, snifter, and something that's a cross between what a Belgian and a hef would be served in.
     
    #20 lsummers, Apr 6, 2012
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