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"Beer can" shaped glasses...

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by ColinStClaire, Jul 4, 2014.

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  1. ColinStClaire

    ColinStClaire Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2012 Washington

    I'd like to hear some thoughts on these: http://oakbrew.com/node/1222.
    I received one at a tasting event and I've been served one at a bar before. I personally like them, the lip helps concentrate the aroma much better than a standard shaker pint. I wonder if they could start replacing them. Thoughts?
     
    #1 ColinStClaire, Jul 4, 2014
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  2. Phocion

    Phocion Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2005 Minnesota

    What's next, Mason Jars?

    Oh, wait...
     
    #2 Phocion, Jul 4, 2014
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  3. Patches826

    Patches826 Pooh-Bah (2,377) Aug 28, 2013 Massachusetts
    Society Pooh-Bah

    Funny you mention that. I just got a freebie from Otter Creek in this style. First I've seen before. Yet to try it out though.
     
    #3 Patches826, Jul 4, 2014
  4. flagmantho

    flagmantho Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,992) Feb 19, 2009 Washington
    BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah

    Just had a radler in one today. I for one am a fan of glassware style proliferation.
     
    #4 flagmantho, Jul 4, 2014
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  5. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    New Mexico breweries have been offering this for at least two years. I'm kinda surprised that folks in WA and MA are just discovering them. I like them, but I've always been curious how the rigid, proper glassware set perceived them. Let's see what folks have to say.
     
    #5 ONovoMexicano, Jul 4, 2014
  6. elchicodelgado

    elchicodelgado Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2008 Texas
    Trader

    A couple TX breweries have had them a while. They're a little better than a shaker pint aroma wise and thinner so I like how they feel while taking a sip better (that sounded nerdy) but I think they're selling point is that they look cool. I have a few and I like them.
     
    #6 elchicodelgado, Jul 4, 2014
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  7. Keffa

    Keffa Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2009 Ohio

    I have two, one is a Columbus Brewing Company logo, and the other is an Ohio Craft Brewers Association/Weasel Boy logo. I love both.
     
    #7 Keffa, Jul 4, 2014
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  8. wordemupg

    wordemupg Grand Pooh-Bah (3,187) Feb 11, 2009 Canada (AB)
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    I dig
     
    #8 wordemupg, Jul 4, 2014
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  9. BeerWizard

    BeerWizard Pundit (877) Dec 22, 2012 Colorado

    Ridic. But I hate shaker pints and will compromise.
     
    #9 BeerWizard, Jul 4, 2014
  10. Dan_Inreallife

    Dan_Inreallife Initiate (0) Jan 22, 2012 Colorado

    I just got one at a festival last weekend and while I like it more than a shaker pint, it will definitely not be my go-to glass. Tulips, snifters, and the faithful Teku will remain near and dear to my heart.
     
    #10 Dan_Inreallife, Jul 4, 2014
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  11. CassinoNorth

    CassinoNorth Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 New Jersey

    A little gimmicky, but cool once in a while to enjoy a canned beer out of.

    I have the Founders All Day one.
     
    #11 CassinoNorth, Jul 4, 2014
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  12. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    I just drank 6 Anchor California Lagers out of my buddy's can shaped glass. It worked quite well for me.
     
    #12 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Jul 4, 2014
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  13. tstigz

    tstigz Initiate (0) Dec 6, 2010 Illinois

    My All Day can glass is very comfortable to drink from.
     
    #13 tstigz, Jul 4, 2014
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  14. jefffalcone

    jefffalcone Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2013 Massachusetts

    These have been around in MA for a long time too. I know a bar that has been serving Baxter in them for years
     
    #14 jefffalcone, Jul 4, 2014
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  15. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    I am not all that convinced there is much benefit to be had from the glassware itself but I have a couple and do enjoy using them. As much as I love proper glassware, sometimes I just don't care. I really do not care for pint glasses, the can glasses are my one of my go-to vessels when all I want to do is have a beer and not think about it.
     
    #15 kzoobrew, Jul 4, 2014
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  16. mnredsoxfan69

    mnredsoxfan69 Initiate (0) Dec 27, 2013 Minnesota

    I'll stick to my jelly jar, thank you very much. :wink:

    Dollar tree sells Coke can shaped glasses. Need to get some as the wind (gusts up to 20 knots) knocked my last tulip glass off the patio table the other night. Cleaning it up was no fun at all. At least it was empty at the time.
     
    #16 mnredsoxfan69, Jul 4, 2014
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  17. Kanger

    Kanger Initiate (0) Sep 3, 2013 New York

    I have one from New South Brewery, but I don't use it that often.
     
    #17 Kanger, Jul 4, 2014
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  18. ColinStClaire

    ColinStClaire Initiate (0) Jul 31, 2012 Washington

    I certainly agree that they're not as ideal as snifters/tulips/tekus, but sometimes I like to have something without a stem, i.e. BBQ's. But for a generic beer glass, they make the beer more enjoyable than a shaker. The shape is a bit cheesy of course, but tekus look ugly to me too. It's all about the end result!
     
    #18 ColinStClaire, Jul 4, 2014
  19. Providence

    Providence Pooh-Bah (2,640) Feb 24, 2010 Rhode Island
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    You can make similar sized and shaped glasses out of empty bombers. You just need some string, lighter fluid, a match and a bucket of ice water. Once it's done you've got a cool glass with the logos of some of your favorite breweries.
     
    #19 Providence, Jul 4, 2014
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  20. nkelley77

    nkelley77 Initiate (0) Nov 20, 2013 Massachusetts

    Good for holding pens and tip jars. Not great for drinking side from being able to balance them on the bottom lip which I love doing after a few
     
    #20 nkelley77, Jul 4, 2014
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