Best Beer Glass Sets - Opinions?

Discussion in 'Breweriana' started by Bubbles_Devine, Jul 15, 2013.

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  1. Bubbles_Devine

    Bubbles_Devine Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2013

    Hello Forum,

    I'm looking to purchase a craft set as a gift for my brothers birthday. Originally I had been looking into the Hopside Down beer glass sets, but after reading reviews, customers say these glasses break all too easily. I was looking into double walled glasses, but in general these seem flimsy, i.e., the inner layer is too fragile.

    The 2 sets I'm now looking at are the Spiegelau Craft Set and the True Beer craft set. I know the Spiegelau is crystal, but I'm not sure if the True Beer set is the same quality, although it seems to get high reviews on their site. I'm interested in your opinion between these 2 sets if you have any experience with either or which quality you've found to be better over time, in general etc. Thank you! :slight_smile:
     
    #1 Bubbles_Devine, Jul 15, 2013
  2. TrappistJohnMD

    TrappistJohnMD Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2011 Mississippi

    I have the Spiegelau set and I would say it is fair. The Truebeer set really looks nice. If he is really a beer geek you might add a TEKU. to the order.
     
    #2 TrappistJohnMD, Jul 15, 2013
  3. dazedandconfused

    dazedandconfused Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2008 New Jersey

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  4. Bubbles_Devine

    Bubbles_Devine Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2013

    Thank you for letting me know the Spiegelau set is just fair TrappistJohn. Unfortunately for me, my brother is very particular, so I want to be sure to get something that he will appreciate. I do think I may add a Teku glass. All this looking around has made me want to get a Rochefort Chalice for myself!

    As for the Libby glasses, I had looked at them, but they are a little thicker glass then I am looking for. The True Beer set seems like it may be the right one. Thank you for your opinions. Much appreciated.
     
    #4 Bubbles_Devine, Jul 15, 2013
  5. TrappistJohnMD

    TrappistJohnMD Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2011 Mississippi

    Bubbles, you need a Rochefort chalice. They are especially nice. Photos don't do them justice.
     
    #5 TrappistJohnMD, Jul 17, 2013
  6. DogfishJoe

    DogfishJoe Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2010 Ohio

    If their is a crate an barrel around your area go their, lots of glasses their but a bit pricey.
     
    #6 DogfishJoe, Jul 19, 2013
  7. cdmillard

    cdmillard Initiate (0) Feb 17, 2013 Maryland

    Everybody needs a Rochefort chalise. It should be required.
     
    #7 cdmillard, Jul 21, 2013
  8. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
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    What this poster said. C&B will give you an excellent opportunity to mix and match. I own a Spiegelau set and they are great glasses but extremely thin-walled, which limits my use because I feel like I'm going to break them - I also got it for $15 :slight_smile:
     
    #8 Jwale73, Jul 21, 2013
  9. utopiajane

    utopiajane Grand Pooh-Bah (3,982) Jun 11, 2013 New York
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    Libbey craft beer glass set. $20 bucks = buncha glasses. One for every occasion, good heavy glass and looks great. Then buy the chimay goblet in the gift set that includes the beer and there's your chalice. Now if you are serving these beers to guests then shop the libbey glassware in sets of four at most stores.

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    #9 utopiajane, Jul 21, 2013
  10. RobertColianni

    RobertColianni Pooh-Bah (1,789) Nov 4, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Honestly, your best bet for nice glasses is either the Libbey box set (grab two or four complete sets) or going to a Salvation Army/Thrift Store. Alot of the time you'll find rare items at thrift stores in sets for a couple bucks total. If you can clean and polish them nicely, you'll be set. That's what I do and I have a pretty damn solid collection if I do say so myself.
     
    #10 RobertColianni, Jul 21, 2013
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