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Exploring Different Types Of Beer Glasses

Rob — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:34:14 +0000

The vessel from which you sip your beer can be just as crucial as the beer itself. You might be wondering why that is. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s also about taste and tradition. In this introduction, you’re going to find out about the fascinating history of beer glasses, their purpose, and why beer ... Read more

How Does A Double Bubble Shot Glass Work

Rob — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:07:29 +0000

It looks kind of weird, but also looks kind of fun too. Certainly worth having a set of these glasses for your home bar. Designed to be a shot glass with a built in chaser that looks like a bubble on top of a bubble. But how does a double bubble shot glass work. Lets just say it’s magic. Don’t believe in magic, well there is some science involved. And you don’t actually need one of these…

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Should I Rinse My Glass Before Pouring A Beer

Rob — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:42:29 +0000

Most bars and pubs I have ever been into just grab a glass from the shelf and pour the beer. Occasionally I have been into a bar that rinses the glass with water before pouring any beer. So should I rinse my glass before pouring a beer? Is it a necessary step for the perfect ... Read more

Do Different Beer Glass Shapes Really Make A Difference To Taste

Rob — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:20:42 +0000

The style of vessel used for drinking beer has developed immensely over the years. Go back many centuries and we have wood, ceramic, pewter and even Viking horns to enjoy beer. However glass is the material of the day. But do different beer glass shapes really make a difference to taste? Apparently yes, and the ... Read more

Will Stacking Glasses Damage Them

Rob — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 11:40:50 +0000

Whether we stack glasses to carry them from one place to another, or when storing them. Is it the right thing to do? In my opinion it is a no no, but will stacking glasses damage them? Any kind of home bar, small or large will need plenty of glassware. How we care for those glasses is important, from handling and cleaning to storage. If space is tight then there is a temptation to stack them…

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Why Do Wine Glasses Have Stems

Rob — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:36:28 +0000

There are many different types of glassware and they are all designed for the type of drink that is to go in them. A brandy glass has a large bowl with a narrow top and a short stem and a base. The large bowl to help with evaporation, the narrow head to trap aromas, and the round bottom for cupping in the hand to warm the drink. So a round bottom needs a stem, but why do wine glasses have stems.

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Is A Freezer Glass The Coolest Thing

Rob — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:29:57 +0000

An ice cold drink is always a welcome drink, especially on a hot day. The trouble with ice is it will water down your drink as it melts. While many people do not mind this, some hate their favorite drink to be watered down. A freezer glass could be just the solution. But is a freezer glass the coolest thing? A glass made specifically for freezing. Pop it in the freezer, let it freeze and then…

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Are All Shot Glasses The Same Size

Rob — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:01:50 +0000

We have all had a shot at some point, the small strong drink that we neck simultaneously as a group. Served in tiny glasses, one gulp and they are gone. They are normally a strong spirit or liquor, so we know not to have too many. At least we know we are only drinking 1oz ( 30ml) of alcohol, or do we? Are all shot glasses the same size? Just as a home bar will have a set of cocktail glasses…

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Why Are Glasses Hung Upside Down In A Bar?

Rob — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:22:51 +0000

When building out a home bar we do tend to emulate what a typical bar looks like, that’s the point. We want our home bar to be just like a bar and sometimes we spot things in bars we want to copy. A row of glasses hanging upside down above a bar, just looks cool. Why are glasses hung upside down in a bar? Not for decoration, although as I said it does look cool, but a great thing to reproduce…

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What Makes Beer Keep Bubbling Once It’s In A Beer Glass?

Rob — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:41:15 +0000

We have all observed the bubbles in our beer rising like a helium balloon floating up into the sky. When the beer is first poured there is a surge of bubbles that rise to the top and form a white foamy head. The head will differ in size depending on how aggressively the beer has ... Read more