How does everyone feel about can glasses?

Never used but I'd like to try one some day.

 

I got one as a freebie at a bottle shop a couple years ago. I like it alright, but I have better options and it always finds its way to the back of the cabinet as a result. This thread has inspired me to give it another try though!

 

Although a snifter is my choice of glassware I actually really like my can glass.

 

it's what i drink boat out of at my house, what more can i say?

 

Doesn't really serve a purpose as far as the taste goes but it sure grabs the attention of some folks. Especially when it looks like JFK and Jackie O.

 

I have a few that I have received for free. Great for guests who don't care or know better.

 

Might as well use a Mason jar as they're a bit thicker.

 

I like them, especially the ones I have which feel heavier than a shaker pint glass but look smaller. I like the lip around the rim, it tumbles the beer into my mouth. Your results may vary, but I can get my nose into it as I sip. They fit my hand better than a shaker pint glass, feels like I have a better grip on it. My local brewery had these made up, so not sure if we are all comparing different quality glasses here, but the ones I have are solid pieces of work, a substantial thickness approaching Mason jars but not quite, especially at the rim. It is almost impossible to accidentally tip one of these over because of the heavy base with straight sides it is never top heavy.

And one other thing, I often drink in the back yard (where it is hot nearly all year) and these easily fit those foam "koozies" as they were made for cans in the first place.

Not my favorite style of glass, especially for stouts or belgian ales, but for the keg beer in my home (IPA) I now grab these first over the shaker pints when I am going to be busy with my hands and walking around, playing bocce or working in the garage - they don't spill beer!

 

I've never seen these before, I'd get one as a novelty item

 

Not a fan both on aesthetics and the fact that never seem big enough to properly hold a 12oz can (or bottle) of beer -- just not enough space for the head.

 

How much head space do you need?

Cheers!

 

More than a can glass gives me. The ones I've seen/used didn't even allow for a finger.

 

Needless to say but your can glasses are very different from my can glasses; mine accommodate a large head.

Cheers!

 

Sounds like you're in good shape!

 

Love the "can" glassware!

Not a fan of the Mason jar glassware though. Too wonky on the mouth....

 

I got my "Fist City" can glass a few weeks ago for $1.99... Couldn't pass on it! Love me some Fist City and also wanted the glass... Cheaper than expected.

 

I like them a lot. I'm not huge on glassware expect for that I would much prefer a beer out of a glass than a can or bottle. I probably wouldn't dump a FBS in one but most beers I can see through I would. My only problem is that all the ones that I have seem to run across are pretty thin glass. I have never broken one *knocks on wood* but it seems it would be easier to break than a pint glass or mason jar. I'd probably take a mason jar over anything and then the can glass, the benefits being they are harder to spill.

 

I'd like to see these, love glass with cool art other than logos.

 

I like 'em

 

I finally got one as a freebie at a brewery I visited a few weeks ago. I gave it to my g/f to drink tea.

 

I have a few. I never drink out of them. Believe they are more for show than for a "particular" beer style. My GF loves them. Tulips,and Teku's are all I use normally.

 

Pretty much the very top of the Sam Adams Lager glass with a bottom similar to a pint or a wide pilsener glass. I'm not much of a glass stickler--I've never drank from one, but I'm sure they're ok. More shape to them than a shaker pint or my Lagunitas Mason Jar glass that I use from time to time. Not sure I'm in a hurry to grab one, but wouldn't turn down a beer in one.

 

The Libby can glasses are 16oz not 12 so that should allow more head room.

 

Ah, some can glasses are 12 oz ! Mine are 16oz,... perhaps that is part of why I am happy with mine.

 

They are ok. I dont buy them because I have enough glasses. I hvae had them at bars and im indefferent over all. Althouhg to be fair I dont particularly care what glass its in. They only time I activly grab a "correct" glass is if im trying a beer for the first time. If Ive had it before its going in a shaker pint.

 

I like this glass too.. Glass Solo Cup

 

Sounds like these "can glasses" are just good for beers that you should be drinking out of the can or the bottle anyway. Marketing at its finest.

 

They're for any beer you want to drink out of a glass, basically an alternative to a shaker pint. Clearly they aren't marketed towards the anal people who must drink out of 'proper' glassware.

 

I like 'em. I think they've got a "pop art" style to them. I like the way they feel in my hand and, beer does taste mighty fine out of it. I usually drink beers I've had before out of 'em, but not and enjoyable. always. Proper glassware doesn't always have to be proper; just fun and enjoyable.

 

Never even seen one but it sounds gimmicky as hell. Still I use my lagunitas mason jar pint glass all the time. It's easy to clean too with a dish poof.

 

Not a fan. I personally just don't like they way they look.

 

Favorite of mine as well! Quite the solid glass.

 

I hate them.

 

I have one from a brewery, but I personally never use it. Rather drink from a snifter or tulip.

 

How do I feel about can glasses? I feel like I'm going to be poor. If they are being sold by breweries and brewpubs, I'm going to have to start another collection of printed glassware in addition to my printed shaker pint collection. Does anybody know a beer loving divorce lawyer?

 

I have a couple of them from Night Shift. My wife thinks they're the greatest water glasses ever made. I generally drink my beer from a tulip or Teku, mostly because the can glasses are in use by her.

 

Simon pearce beer glass. So craft.

 

I was given some as a gift and decided to use for my oktoberfest beers, I've been digging it.

 

Not a fan. They look cool, thats forsure, but they seem to produce a lot of head compared to other, more traditional glassware.

I see no benefit in aroma or drinking, they just look cool.

 

It strikes me more as a gimmick than anything else.