Choosing the Right Glass for Drinking Beer
You can consume beer out of a variety of vessels – a glass, a beer stein, a mug, a pewter tankard, a beer bottle or a can. Some drinkers consider that the type of vessel will influence their enjoyment of the beer and there are even breweries, particularly in Belgium, that offer branded glassware intended only for their own beers.
To give a relatively inexpensive beverage a sense of elegance, you can serve your beer in a clear glass vessel. The tall tapering pilsner and the graceful stemmed goblet are popular glasses used for entertaining.
Make sure that the glass vessel you are using to serve is free of any trace of grease marks, water marks and lint from a towel if you want to get the best sparkle in your beer. A clean beer glass is essential if you want to get a proper foam and flavor. A glass that is properly washed and cleaned will not cause the bubbles to cling to the side of the glass and the foam will adhere to the inside of the glass in a nice ring design.
To get your glassware squeaky clean, hand wash your glassware and use a soap-free and odorless cleaning agent. Baking soda is an excellent choice. Always rinse your glassware thoroughly in clean, cool running water and allow them to drain freely and air dry. If you are using a dishwasher, use liquid detergent and a glass sparkling agent.
Another tip from the experts – dip the clean glasses into cold rinse water right before filling and serving.
For large informal parties, picnics or barbecues – paper or plastic cups are often used. However, for a better enjoyment of fine beer you can use large glasses made of hard, clear plastic so that you can enjoy the visual enjoyment of the color and foam. If you prefer to use paper, buy coated cups to avoid imparting any “papery” taste.
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