Beer Science Popularization and Secrets of Beer Cups 2

1. Goblet/Chalice Glasses

This is a large, thick, and sturdy bottom basin cup. This type of cup will produce dense, thick and attractive foam, retaining a strong and rich aroma on the surface; There are thicker bowl walls. Both types have strong decorative properties and sometimes have complex etching or precious metal inlay. Their wide mouthed design promotes large, hearty sips. Suitable for heavy dark beers, such as Belgian IPA, Belgian strong dark beer, dubbel double, triple, and quadruple various monastery beers.

2. Willi Becher Cup

The Willy cup is also a type of pint cup, which is a well-known and popular glass in Germany. It has a conical shape to the top, bends inward and converges back to the smaller diameter opening at the top, and is also comfortable to hold in the hand. The different capacity ranges make this series suitable for various beers.

3. Wheat Glass Weizen Glasses

This glass cup, originally from Germany, is very suitable for serving wheat beer. The bottom of the glass is narrow and the top is slightly wider. Due to its slender shape, it can quickly capture the aroma, which is visually very pleasant. It is easy to confuse it with the Pearson Cup, but there are important differences between them. A wheat cup can usually hold a capacity of 500 ml, but in some countries such as Belgium, there are also sizes of 250 ml or 330 ml.

4. IPA Beer Glass

IPA lovers prefer this cup as their first choice. Spiegelau's 18 ounce glass is made of lightweight lead-free crystal to perfectly amplify the taste of IPA. Its iconic ribbed texture and high, thin conical rim converge upwards, guiding the body to fully stir and concentrate the hop aroma that hits the rim. Suitable beer styles for any and all varieties of IPA.

5. Big Belly Smell Cup Snifter

The big belly aroma cup, also known as the brandy cup, has a fully rounded bottom designed to increase heat transfer to the hands, thereby heating beer. The upper part narrows inward to enhance and capture volatile elements (aroma). The Wine Glass protrudes the foam of beer, and the wine body is full, and the alcohol content is more than 8%. Recommended for Belgian beer, Imperial dark beer, barley beer, Double India pale beer, wheat or fruit beer, and even North French style cellar beer, over barrel beer.