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Beer glasses

What shape of beer glass do you prefer? In England, where the standard measure is still a pint, the basic options are a "jug"(a dimpled glass with a handle) or a "straight" (a tall glass without a handle). When I started drinking beer, nearly 60 years ago, jugs were normal, but in some areas you could also get a straight - though where I lived they were called "sleevers". I chose straights when I could, and gradually they seemed to become standard. But jugs are making a comeback. Today, in a pub by the Thames after a walk, I was offered a choice and found myself asking for a jug. I'm now on my third pint!

Do others have preferences? What are the options in other countries?
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Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
We took a tour of the Guinness brewery in Dublin some years ago, and they served us pints in these glasses:

JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
@Thinkerbell I have some of those glasses lol
nuddie · 61-69, M
@Thinkerbell done that myself
MartinII · 70-79, M
@Thinkerbell Yes, ideal for Guinness. I prefer English ale myself.
WelshLovely · 46-50, F
@Thinkerbell They're modified tulips. Much easier to grip than straights.
MartinII · 70-79, M
@WelshLovely Yes. Maybe there's a more generic term. I have two Marston's glasses, one really straight, one slightly curved. I think the straight one is more handsome, the curved one easier to hold.
Thrust · 56-60, M
@Thinkerbell

I know a couple bar owners who have zillions of those glasses. They both serve Guinness but plenty more than that in them.

Not for nothing but the jugs would make better weapons 😋
@Thinkerbell I have those
Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
@WelshLovely

Maybe Guinness uses glasses of that shape because they fit the curve of the Irish harp that's part of the glasses' design...? 🤔
Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
@Thrust

Pffft...I don't hang out in such rowdy bars as that. 🤭
Thrust · 56-60, M
@Thinkerbell

Just something to know. Not all of us can fly away. We're gravity victims! 😋
Vin53 · M
@Thinkerbell wanna win a free Guinness? Bet someone that the circumference of the top of the glass is larger than the measure of the glass from top to bottom. It’s a gimme bet and you’re welcome 😎🍻
Thrust · 56-60, M
@Thrust

T Bell if I'm in a jam I know I can count of you blinding the obstreporous ones with your pixie dust

Allowing me an escape 😎
Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
@Vin53

Yep, you're right.
In the picture I posted above, the glass on the right has a top diameter d = 3.1 cm on my screen, so the circumference is pi x d = 9.7 cm. The height of the same glass is only 6.7 cm on my screen, so it's not even close; I win the bet, and thanks. 🍻
Thinkerbell · 41-45, F
@Thrust

Anytime.

Someone whose name begins with T can't be all bad. 🤭