Different Types Of Beer Glasses

There are nearly as many ways to drink beer as there are types of beer. If your goal for drinking is simply to get drunk fast, chances are that the type of glass or mug is utilized is of little importance. However, if you're drinking beer for the pleasure of the experience, then a good mug or glass to make all the difference in the final results.
There are many different types of Beer Glasses. These glasses have nothing to do with Beer Goggles that may be gotten from drinking too much alcohol in general. These glasses are far more important than that! They include Pilsner glasses, Pint glasses, Wiezen (Wheat) Glasses and of course the classic Beer "Mug" or "Stein."
The importance of having the right glass may be overlooked by many. It may seem that it is being overly picky to say that specific beers should be consumed from specific glasses. Perhaps it is. But there is a distinct difference in taste quality from the different glasses. The reason for this is mostly because of the amount of head.

The different types of glasses are designed to capture the correct amount of "head" for the specific brand of beer or ale. The reason that it is desirable is to capture a good amount of beer, "head" is that beers have specific compounds that evaporate that give the different beers that specific flavor and aroma. With no head these will evaporate faster decreasing the taste of a good beer.
Pint glasses and Beer mugs are by far the most versatile of the glasses. The results from drinking from pint glasses and beer mugs and stiens will always of at least "decent" quality, almost regardless of the beer type chosen. These mugs tend to be of heartier construction than pint glasses and also happen to be the best choice for a few more types of beers. If you only have one type of glasses, therefore, it is best to have beer mugs.