| There are different types of beer glasses, shaped | | | | Generally, the wheat beer glass holds 500 milliliters |
| and styled in a variety of ways. The shape of a beer | | | | and is much taller than a pint glass. Wheat beer |
| glass can affect both the taste and aroma of the | | | | glasses are narrow at the bottom and grow wider |
| beverage as well as affect the amount of head from | | | | towards the top, as the tall glass provides room for |
| pouring the beer. Different shapes also give a nice | | | | the foam head, which seals the flavor and aroma in |
| aesthetic and appearance of the beverage. Many | | | | and maintains a visually appealing look. The last is the |
| beer glasses feature a thinner mid-section to prevent | | | | Pilsner glass, which was invented to serve Pilsner, |
| the warming of the beer by the drinker's hand. | | | | though now is commonly used for all types of beer. |
| With the variety of beer glasses available, there are | | | | The intent of the Pilsner beer glass is to show the |
| three significant styles of beer glasses most | | | | color and clarity of the beer as well as maintain a nice |
| commonly used today. The first, and probably most | | | | foam head. Tall and slender, the Pilsner glass is smaller |
| common is the pint glass, which gets its name | | | | than a pint glass, commonly in 250 ml or 330 ml sizes. |
| because it holds an imperial pint of liquid. A pint glass | | | | There are many other types of beer glasses and |
| is normally used for drinking stouts, porters and | | | | glassware intended for a number of different types |
| English ales and are usually available in three common | | | | of beer and alcoholic beverages. These however, are |
| shapes: conical, jug and flared top. The second most | | | | the three most common beer glasses used in many |
| common beer glass is the wheat beer glass, used | | | | bars and pubs today. |
| specifically for wheat beer. | | | | |
