German Beer Glasses
German beer glasses come in a number of styles. Many people are familiar with the large ‘Stein’ style of glass but there are other beer glasses that are not as widely known, particularly outside Germany. The purpose of these glasses is to enhance the flavor of the beer.
It is probably fair to say that most people associate Germany with steins because they are the beer glass of choice during Oktoberfest. Obviously, this is because of the amount of beer that they hold. Interestingly, the stein is the glass version of another more traditional German beer glass called the Krug. The liter version of the Krug is the same size as a stein. The only difference is that the former is earthenware.
German beer mugs, as mentioned earlier, are designed to enhance the taste of the particular beer. The same is true of Belgian beer glasses. Hefeweizen and Kristallweizen beers are served in tall, thin glasses with a narrow base that widens towards the top.
Klsch and Altbier glasses are tall, straight, and cylindrical. Contrasting this Berliner Weisse beer is served in an unusual rounded goblet with a stem akin to that of a champagne glass (which is sometimes known as a flute).
It should also be pointed out that ideally, beer glassware should not be chilled or frosted.
The fact that Belgian and German beer glasses are made specifically for each type of beer speaks volumes for the love of beer that both of these countries share. It is in fact hard to think of any other countries in the world that do the same thing, even with the rising popularity of beer in America recently.
Author: Christopher W. Smith
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
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