Recommended Glassware That You Prefer Not to Use

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  1. Porkhustle

    Porkhustle Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2012

    I have every type of glassware imaginable to suit the needs of all styles for which I consume- which is basically every style offered in my area of distribution. Still, there are styles of glassware which are recommended that I opt not to because I find the experience more pleasurable in another type of glassware.

    Wheat beer glasses for heffs. I hate the size for starters, but every time I use one the head seems to rapidly dissapear. Also, I hate having to tilt my head that much. For heffs I prefer a tuliped pint


    Pilsner glasses for lagers. I prefer a Willie glass which is more sturdy. For some reason when I use a pilsner glass I down the beer extremely fast.

    Snifter glasses for imperials. Again, an awkward glass to hold, and using a tulips pint doesn't seem to have any downside risks, comparatively.

    Steins. The feel is equivalent to, though on a smaller scale, doing side shoulder raises with a dumbbell


    Pint shakers just blow all around.
     
    #1 Porkhustle, Dec 21, 2012
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  2. jk3

    jk3 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 New York

    Just pour it. Anything is better than the glass it comes in.:wink:
     
    #2 jk3, Dec 21, 2012
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  3. Porkhustle

    Porkhustle Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2012

    I do pour it, I thought that was evident. :wink:
     
    #3 Porkhustle, Dec 21, 2012
  4. JuniperJesus

    JuniperJesus Pundit (805) Feb 26, 2011 Illinois

    I have a wide mouth mason jar that is versatile with most styles. It even has a screw cap so my beer won't spill in my Jeep.
     
    #4 JuniperJesus, Dec 21, 2012
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  5. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    I think glassware is overated. All you need are shaker pints and red wine glasses and your covered for any style.
     
    #5 dennis3951, Dec 21, 2012
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  6. geocool

    geocool Savant (1,233) Jun 21, 2006 Massachusetts

    I definitely prefer to not use this glass if I can avoid it:

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    I can still remember being out with a large group and some were being ridiculed for the "pretentiousness" of drinking pumpkin beer from cinnamon rimmed glasses. Then my beverage came.
     
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  7. Spider889

    Spider889 Pooh-Bah (1,933) Mar 24, 2010 Ohio
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    Unless I get a branded Cantillon one I don't see myself ever desiring to use one of the traditional Gueuze tumblers. I'd much prefer a tulip or snifter to better appreciate all of the complexity of the style.
     
    #7 Spider889, Dec 21, 2012
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  8. Chinon01

    Chinon01 Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2007 Pennsylvania

    Large bowl and mouth wine glass. Gotta swirl the product. Releases aroma, and the foam and all looks great as it settles.
     
    #8 Chinon01, Dec 21, 2012
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  9. fox227

    fox227 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2010 California

    For some reason I don't like the 13ounce tulip glasses, very much. My number one reason is that they seem to ruin the head within 30 seconds every time.
     
    #9 fox227, Dec 21, 2012
  10. kuhndog

    kuhndog Maven (1,398) Sep 6, 2011 New York
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    Maybe it's just me, but I just can't bring myself to drink anything out of a tulip or snifter type glass. I feel like a wine snob when drink out of those type glasses. Most of the time I just use a Sam Adams perfect pint glass.
     
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  11. fujindemon74

    fujindemon74 Pooh-Bah (1,797) Nov 7, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    What? No thistle glass for them wee heavies/scotch ales?
     
    #11 fujindemon74, Dec 21, 2012
  12. MusicaleMike

    MusicaleMike Maven (1,306) Mar 17, 2008 Pennsylvania

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  13. Ricelikesbeer

    Ricelikesbeer Maven (1,433) Nov 29, 2006 Colorado
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    I'm kinda with you, I have various glasses that I never use either. I'm not big on pint glasses but have a few that I'll use once in a while. Normally I use snifters, some rounded Dogfish glasses, and the big English-style stout mugs for pretty much everything. I occasionally like to use my weiss glass for high carbed beers.
     
    #13 Ricelikesbeer, Dec 21, 2012
  14. Ricelikesbeer

    Ricelikesbeer Maven (1,433) Nov 29, 2006 Colorado
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    Do you like Belgian beer? I find that snifters really allow a lot of aroma to come out, and for the head to dissipate correctly. Any other type of glass for some of those styles and you're taking 15 minutes to pour a beer.
     
    #14 Ricelikesbeer, Dec 21, 2012
  15. Ricelikesbeer

    Ricelikesbeer Maven (1,433) Nov 29, 2006 Colorado
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    Haha that glass is so ridiculous. You truly have to be in the right place to order it. I've always wanted to but it seems that places charge a fortune.- probably just for the gimmick value of it.
     
    #15 Ricelikesbeer, Dec 21, 2012
  16. WassailWilly

    WassailWilly Initiate (0) Sep 8, 2007 New York

    Personally I do not like going to a bar and being served beer in a dimple mug.. Personal preference I guess
     
    #16 WassailWilly, Dec 21, 2012
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  17. jaybags

    jaybags Initiate (0) Mar 16, 2012 Michigan

    for some reason i dont like drinking out of traditional pint glasses and stange glasses

    i prefer tulips, snifters and other variations
     
    #17 jaybags, Dec 21, 2012
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  18. calidelphia

    calidelphia Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2012 California

    This.
     
    #18 calidelphia, Dec 21, 2012
  19. smartassboiler

    smartassboiler Pooh-Bah (2,518) Apr 9, 2012 Illinois
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    I personally do not like pint glasses or weiss beer glasses. I like snifters the most, but tulips and those Lagunitas mason jars are great too.
     
    #19 smartassboiler, Dec 21, 2012
  20. tjensen3618

    tjensen3618 Maven (1,391) Mar 23, 2008 California

    I'm not a fan of the Belgian Chalice's, Chimay, St. Bernardus, etc.
    It's too wide and the beer comes to close to the top, feels like I'm always gonna spill it, or when I take a sip pour half of it down my shirt, or maybe I'm just drunk...
     
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