| Have you ever stopped to consider that beer is not | | | | the right beer is a combination that is just as |
| just beer anymore? Beer comes in hundreds of | | | | important, as the right glass for the right type of |
| varieties and flavors. In today's global economy and a | | | | wine. |
| super market packed with groceries, produce and | | | | So what makes a perfect mug? Here are some |
| meats from all corners of the world, we've | | | | things to look for; |
| committed to dip our carrots in Middle Eastern | | | | 1) Solid base: A solid thick glass base will maintain |
| Hummus (A popular dip made from chick peas, drink | | | | your beers temperature longer as have considerably |
| coffee brewed from beans grown on Brazilian | | | | better balance over the thin verities. |
| Mountain tops, Sea Food swimming up somewhere | | | | 2) Thick glass: The thickness of the glass is relevant |
| by the Arctic Circle and stinky cheese from a farm in | | | | for the temperature of the beer poured in it. If you |
| France. | | | | like to freeze and frost glasses prior to drinking, a |
| So beer is an American thing right? Think again! | | | | thicker glass will keep the beer temperature longer. |
| According to recent studies, there are over 1,500 | | | | 3) Handle: Many beer drinkers prefer to grab a mug |
| types of beer being sold in the North America alone. | | | | by its body but a smooth comfortable handle actually |
| Consumers are increasingly interested in more | | | | provides a more balanced and even use |
| flavorsome, individualized beers and have taken an | | | | 4) Shape: If you like draughts, pilsner and lager, the |
| interest in how the beer is brewed. You will find | | | | Tulip shape is the ideal mug for you. If you like a |
| beers, ales, stouts, pilsners and other interesting | | | | general American light beer, flavors come to their |
| types of beer in the most averagely stocked | | | | maximum capacity through an evenly shaped cylinder |
| grocery store in America today. The evolution of so | | | | or what is known as the Harp Nonic Shape. |
| called micro-breweries, small players producing local | | | | 5) The "Opening": The top of the beer should not be |
| beers, has sky rocketed over the last 15 years. | | | | closed or captioned like a wine glass, but open to let |
| So how do we enjoy this plethora of new beers and | | | | the beer fully interact with the oxid environment it |
| its cousins (and distant relatives)? Straight out of the | | | | sits in. This will bring the beer to its fullest capacity. |
| bottle? In any old glass? Absolutely not. According to | | | | Good luck in identifying your favorite beer - and the |
| beer flavor experts around the country, a beer | | | | right mug to go with it! |
| should be enjoyed in a mug, and the right mug for | | | | |
