Answers.Body: <h2>Function</h2>
  
  <p>Beer glassware serves a few primary purposes:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>it is part of the branding of the beer (for beers with their own glass)</li>
  <li>it presents the beer (beauty is in the eye of the beer holder) showcasing the beer's color, clarity and/or carbonation.</li>
  <li>it influences how quickly volatiles (aromatics) are released</li>
  <li>it influences how much beer can be consumed per sip (e.g. compare champagne flute vs. beer mug)</li>
  <li>it can promote head retention (through the shape, plus small etchings in the base of the glass)</li>
  </ul>
  
  <h2>Some examples</h2>
  
  <ul>
  <li><p>A Pilsner glass is a long tall V-shaped glass. It emphasizes the
  color, clarity and effervescence of the Pilsner. It's similar in
  principle to the fluted champagne glass, but having larger rim,
  affords larger sips.</p></li>
  <li><p>The traditional mug is a robust glass, primarly aimed at "chinking"
  glasses together and allowing large swallows of beer. </p></li>
  <li><p>The challace/goblet can be beautiful pieces of work, designed to
  showcase the beer, and also promote and maintain a large head. </p></li>
  <li><p>The tulip glass captures volatiles (in the narrow part of the glass)
  while the large opening at the top supports a large head.</p></li>
  <li><p>The Sniffer, typically used for cognac/brandy, but also for very
  strong ales, has a large base that curves up to a small opening to
  capture the aromatics, and to allow for swirling to encourage more
  aromatics to be released.</p></li>
  <li><p>The Stange, a long tall glass, amplifies the malt and hop
  characteristics by concentrating them in a smaller area, while also
  providing a simple elegant presentation of the beer. Often used with
  delicate beers.</p></li>
  <li><p>The Weizen glass is similar to the pilsner glass, but larger
  (typically 0.5l minimum) with plenty of room for the large head
  typical of a wheat beer.</p></li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>For more details and images, see <a href="http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/glassware/" rel="noreferrer">Glassware for Beer</a>.</p>
  
Answers.ContentLicense: CC BY-SA 3.0
Answers.CreationDate: 2014-01-24T20:34:05.573Z
Answers.LastActivityDate: 2016-10-05T19:48:43.827Z
Answers.LastEditDate: 2016-10-05T19:48:43.827Z
Answers.UserDisplayName: mdma
Body: <p>I know there are already one or two questions that touch on specific beers. However, I would like more of a comprehensive list. I would also like to understand why those types of glasses are chosen. Is it for head retention? Breathability? Appearances? </p>
  
Tags: <glassware>
Title: What glasses are meant for which beers and why?
UserDisplayName: BryceH
ThreadText: # What glasses are meant for which beers and why?
  
  (Asked by: username_0 on 2014-01-24)
  
  I know there are already one or two questions that touch on specific beers. However, I would like more of a comprehensive list. I would also like to understand why those types of glasses are chosen. Is it for head retention? Breathability? Appearances?
  
  **Tags:** glassware
  
  
  ---
  
  ## 1 answers
  
  ### Answer by username_1 on 2014-01-24. Score: 24 | Accepted answer
  
  ## Function
  
  Beer glassware serves a few primary purposes:
  
  * it is part of the branding of the beer (for beers with their own glass)
  * it presents the beer (beauty is in the eye of the beer holder) showcasing the beer's color, clarity and/or carbonation.
  * it influences how quickly volatiles (aromatics) are released
  * it influences how much beer can be consumed per sip (e.g. compare champagne flute vs. beer mug)
  * it can promote head retention (through the shape, plus small etchings in the base of the glass)
  
  ## Some examples
  
  * A Pilsner glass is a long tall V-shaped glass. It emphasizes the
    color, clarity and effervescence of the Pilsner. It's similar in
    principle to the fluted champagne glass, but having larger rim,
    affords larger sips.
  * The traditional mug is a robust glass, primarly aimed at "chinking"
    glasses together and allowing large swallows of beer.
  * The challace/goblet can be beautiful pieces of work, designed to
    showcase the beer, and also promote and maintain a large head.
  * The tulip glass captures volatiles (in the narrow part of the glass)
    while the large opening at the top supports a large head.
  * The Sniffer, typically used for cognac/brandy, but also for very
    strong ales, has a large base that curves up to a small opening to
    capture the aromatics, and to allow for swirling to encourage more
    aromatics to be released.
  * The Stange, a long tall glass, amplifies the malt and hop
    characteristics by concentrating them in a smaller area, while also
    providing a simple elegant presentation of the beer. Often used with
    delicate beers.
  * The Weizen glass is similar to the pilsner glass, but larger
    (typically 0.5l minimum) with plenty of room for the large head
    typical of a wheat beer.
  
  For more details and images, see [Glassware for Beer](http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/glassware/).
  
  
  ---
  
  