1. The Snifter Glass
This is a stemmed, wide bowled glass that tapers in at the top. It is designed for maximum appreciation of the aroma. This glass is not commonly found in public, but don't let that stop you from trying it out. Generally the snifter is used for cognac and brandy, but people are finding that it is also great the aromatics of beer. The shape allows for swirling your beer around, stirring up the volatiles (vapors), and bringing the full aroma of our brew to the top. The Snifter is commonly revered for stronger beers, so you could enjoy our Schlafly Coffee Stout in a glass like this.
2. The Weizen Glass
This glass is tall, slender at the bottom and bowled out at the top. The large size accommodates a frothy head that is associated with highly carbonated German wheat beers. The slender bottom shows off these beers' famous hazy color and protects its carbonation. This glass is occasionally confused with the pilsner glass, since the shape is similar. The main difference is that the weizen glass has more curvature, especially at the top. An important characteristic is that the weizen glass is primarily used for and designed for wheat beers (Weizenbier). The curved head is perfect for thick foam, it traps it at the top allowing you to enjoy the full aroma that you find in wheat beers. We have some fabulous wheat beers on tap, such as Blue Moon and Boulevard Wheat.
3. The American Pint Glass
There are many different pint glasses, but the most common for beer is probably the American Pint.
It's the most likely to be served at a bar or restaurant. It has a simple cylindrical shape that gets wider as it goes up. It will typically hold 16 oz. and is very common with ales, IPAs, stouts and lagers. Another name for this is the Shaker Pint. It's a fairly cheap glass, easy to stack and quite sturdy, which explains why it is so common. We have some wonderful selections in our Schlafly Tasmanian IPA, our Stella Pale Lager, Smithwicks Pale Ale and Magic Hat #9.
It's the most likely to be served at a bar or restaurant. It has a simple cylindrical shape that gets wider as it goes up. It will typically hold 16 oz. and is very common with ales, IPAs, stouts and lagers. Another name for this is the Shaker Pint. It's a fairly cheap glass, easy to stack and quite sturdy, which explains why it is so common. We have some wonderful selections in our Schlafly Tasmanian IPA, our Stella Pale Lager, Smithwicks Pale Ale and Magic Hat #9.
4. Beer Stein
The stein is very similar to the beer mug, but they aren't the same. The shape may be the same, but the stein comes with the very important hinged lid allowing your thumb to open the lid easily. Traditionally, steins are made out of a wider variety of materials than just glass. You will find porcelain, stoneware, wood, pewter, and silver. "Stein" is the abbreviation for Steinzeugkrug, which is the German word for stoneware jug, or tankard. Steins were preferred in the past because they thought the lid would help to keep germs out and thus prevent the bubonic plague. Beer steins are still used today, though they are generally just considered an ornamental piece, or souvenir glassware. So while you won't find our beer served in a stein, we highly recommended you try your beer this way, just for fun!
It's common in England, Germany and the United States and comes in all sizes. It's main characteristic is the wide and cylindrical glass with a handle on the side. The thick glass helps to insulate your beer and keep it cool, while the handle keeps your hands from warming your brew...or dropping it supposing you've had a few of these mugs! Some beer mugs have dimples throughout the glass. Most think this is just decorative, while others feel that is helps you appreciate the color and clarity of your beer. Whatever you believe, this is a wonderfully popular glass. Strong, and easy to use, it makes a perfect toast with your fellow drinkers. No matter what beer you choose to drink in this glass, we're sure you'll enjoy it even more.
Though you may not find all of these glasses in our bar, this is meant to grow your appreciation for the craft of craft beers. The glass can make all of the difference in the taste of your beer. These different glasses also give you a chance to taste a LOT of beer in order to test our theories! Casagrotto has the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we can't wait for you to come out and have a great time! We can truly say that we have the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we provide an excellent atmosphere to enjoy it at!
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