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Serving Beer

Do you know the proper glass you should use to serve a pilsner? How about a stout? Do you know why it matters? Learn about the history and purpose of the various containers used to serve beer from the classic pint glass to that bizarre glass boot you might have seen in a German bar. It's all here plus information about storing beer and building your own a home bar.

Beer Tap Handles

Beer tap handles are ubiquitous fixtures in bars, pubs and restaurants. Here are the different types of handles and how they work.

Review of Spiegelau's Beer Classics Beer Glasses

Is it time that you upgrade your beer drink ware? Here are some elegant glasses that should do the job nicely.

Beer Glassware

Here's a good list of the beer glassware and the styles that go with various beers.

Beer Glassware for sale

From dimpled steins to the yard ale, this site has almost every conceivable piece of beer glassware for sale.

The Glass From Which We Drink

Could it be that the glass from which we drink it is as important as the beer itself? Learn the basics about beer glassware including its care, cleaning, styles, traditions, color, etc.

Beer Glassware and the Head

Why are there so many styles of beer glasses? This article points out the importance of the head and how different styles of glasses enhance their beer styles' heads.

Are you glasses "beer clean?"

Your glass might be clean but is it "beer clean?" Learn how to get to most out of your beer glassware with this article.

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