a glassware guide to craft beer

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1 a glassware guide to craft beer

2 Libbey s Beer Master glassware allows beer lovers everywhere to maximize their enjoyment of the many craft and imported premium beers in the market today. Beer experts will tell you that using the proper glass really does improve a beer s taste, aroma, and aesthetics. Presenting craft and premium beers in the proper glass is one of the most effective ways to increase check averages and profit per serving. This handy guide includes basics on beer styles, food pairings, and serving temperatures along with beer styles paired with suggested Libbey glasses. Libbey s exclusive new laser etching after-process on the inside bottom of select glassware accelerates the release of CO 2 creating increased effervescence that boosts the aroma and flavor of beer and promotes head retention. Have some fun and Razzle Dazzle em with Fizzazz. what is craft beer? A craft brewer is small, independent, and traditional. In the U.S.A., it is a brewer producing 6 million barrels of beer or less annually, is less than 25% owned or controlled by an industry member who is not a craft brewer, and has at least 50% of its volume in malt beers. Pub Glasses Pub Glasses offer the perfect presentation of Classic Ales such as Pale Ale, Brown Ale, or Stout. Featuring a wide mouth to support the frothy head, Pub Glasses offer a traditional yet brilliant beer presentation. English Pub Glass No HT Pale Ale India Pale Ale (IPA) Brown Ale Pub Glass No Red Ale Stout Pub Glass No oz. Pale Ale India Pale Ale (IPA) Brown Ale American Amber Lager fizzazz products are also available without the fizzazz laser etching process.

3 guide to ales Classic Ales Libbey Glass Glassware Features Pale Ale A copper colored traditional English beer noted 14806HT for a fruity, sometimes bitter flavor profile and 196 dry finish India Pale Ale (IPA) A stronger, hoppier version of Pale Ale, with a caramel malt character, fruity notes, and a persistent off-white head. Red Ale Red ale has an amber color and medium caramel malt 4808 flavor with low bitterness and a small off-white head. Brown Ale Originating from Northern England with a dark 14806HT amber or brown color, Brown Ale is lightly 196 hopped and known for its rich malty, often nutty 3915 flavor profile, and a moderate off-white head. A very flavorful dark beer (although lighter-bodied than Stout) with roasted malt or barley notes, a sometimes chocolaty quality, and moderate tan head. Stout Born in Ireland, Stout is black in color and generally 4808 creamy with a strong roasted malt profile and a creamy long-lasting tan head. Russian Extra-strong black beer once popular in the Imperial 3808 Imperial Stout Court of Russia, featuring an intense roasted fruit character, high alcohol content, and a deep tan head. Barley Wine Very strong ale originating in England, dark red in color, often containing dried fruit and caramel notes. Ales are best served in a slightly tapered glass with a wide rim to accommodate the often robust aromas and dry finish. For a more upscale presentation, consider Libbey s Footed Ale, No The wide rim and gently curved top of Libbey s Pub Glass show off the beautiful amber color of a Red Ale, providing the perfect presentation. Brown ales and porters are traditionally served in a pub glass. To enhance your beer presentation, consider using the graceful silhouette of Libbey Stemware No Libbey s Pub Glass provides the perfect classic presentation for a properly poured Stout. The rounded bowl and inward tapering top of Libbey s Belgian Beer and Grand Service glasses perfectly capture the intense yet wonderful flavors of a Russian Imperial Stout or Barley Wine. s Perfect for serving classic European pilsners and other Pale Lagers, glasses showcase a beer s color, clarity and carbonation. The conical shape helps maintain the beer s head, while the narrow design allows the aromas to reach your nose, providing the ultimate beer experience. Giant Beers Libbey s Giant Beer glasses have a tall stature, providing an exceptionally pleasing presentation for Wheat Ales and Pale Lagers. Designed for draft beer service, these glasses feature a rounded top that holds a generous head of foam. Steins & Mugs Very large and durable, mugs are ideal for proper serving of Oktoberfest and other dark German Lagers. Dimple Stein No /4 oz. Principe Beer No /4 oz. Footed Ale No /4 oz. Tall Beer No /2 oz. Giant Beer No oz. Giant Beer No oz. Oktoberfest Munich Dunkel Weizenbock Bock Pale Ale India Pale Ale (IPA) Bock Weizenbock Bock Witbier White Ale Bavarian Weizen/Weissbier American Wheat Ale Witbier White Ale Bavarian Weizen/ Weissbier American Wheat Ale

4 guide to ales Belgian & French Ales Libbey Glass Glassware Features Abbey Dubbel A dark colored, double-fermented ale originating from the monasteries of Belgium with rich malt flavors and 3808 a creamy long-lasting head. Abbey Tripel & Strong Golden Ale A golden to amber colored, triple-fermented ale often featuring spicy, fruity and floral attributes, high alcohol content, and a creamy long-lasting head. Witbier White Ale An unfiltered, typically cloudy wheat beer featuring 1629 a light yellow to golden color and a crisp moderately 1611 sweet flavor, often rich with citrus notes and a white persistent head. Saison A golden ale orginating from Belgian farmhouse breweries with a dry texture, plenty of fruitiness, and 3915 a long-lasting ivory head that produces the classic Belgian lace seen on the sides of the glass. Lambic Wheat Ales A family of sour beers featuring a pale color and earthy, fruity notes, a very dry finish, and thick head. Bavarian Originating from southern Germany (Bavaria), this 1629 Weizen/Weissbier cloudy wheat beer features a pale or amber color, 1611 fruity banana and clove notes, and long-lasting white head. American Wheat Originating in the Pacific Northwest, American Wheat is pale to golden in color with a thick long-lasting white head and is generally more bitter than German Wheat beers. Weizenbock With a dark amber to dark gold color, this German wheat beer is hazy in appearance and features a dark 3823 fruity aroma and flavor with a long-lasting light tan head. The rounded chalice shape of Grand Service offers the perfect presentation of the highly appreciated Abbey-style ales. Libbey s Giant Beer glasses are the perfect showcase for a Witbier. Their tall stature helps to enhance color and the rounded top accommodates a generous head of foam. The elegant tulip shape of Munique helps capture the earthy and fruity aromas of a Saison or Lambic, enhancing the tasting experience, while the stem lifts the beer off the table providing the perfect visual presentation. The tall stature of the Giant Beer glasses helps to enhance color, and the rounded top perfectly accommodates the fluffy heads of foam common with wheat beers. The classic European pilsner shape of Principe showcases the rich amber color of a Weizenbock, while its tapered design perfectly supports the rich, creamy head. Or try Libbey s Tall Beer No Tulip Stems Ideal for presenting Lambic and Saison, the elegant tulip shape of Munique is also very well-suited for specialty fruit beers. Stemware Featuring elegant yet robust designs, use Libbey Stemware to elevate your presentation of ales and lagers and increase profit per serving. Grand Service/Belgian Beer The rounded bowl of Libbey s Grand Service and Belgian Beer glasses allows for subtle warming of the beer via heat transfer from the hand, while the inward tapering top captures aromas, enhancing the tasting experience. Munique Beer No /2 oz. Beer No /4 oz. No Grand Service No /4 oz. Belgian Beer No Saison Lambic Fruit Beer Brown Ale Saison Lambic American Amber Lager Pilsener Fruit Beer Russian Imperial Stout Barley Wine Abbey Dubbel Abbey Tripel & Strong Golden Ale Hyper-Beers Russian Imperial Stout Abbey Dubbel Abbey Tripel & Strong Golden Ale Barley Wine Doppelbock Hyper-Beers

5 GUIDE to Lagers Pale Lagers Libbey Glass Glassware Features First brewed in Czechoslovakia (Bohemia), is (Bohemian and Bavarian) the original light-colored beer, which features a light to deep golden color, medium carbonation, and a pillowy white head. Bohemian was later 3804 adapted to brewing conditions in Germany, which is known as Bavarian. Standard A full-bodied, moderately hopped pilsner, originated as a laborer s beer. Standard has a pale straw to medium yellow color and is highly carbonated with a white frothy head that dissipates quickly. Amber & Dark Lagers Oktoberfest Originating in Germany, this amber lager features a 5355 dark gold to deep orange-red color, bright clarity with a rich German malt aroma, and a solid off-white head. Munich Dunkel This original Bavarian-style lager is smooth and malty, somewhat sweet with very little hops and a creamy light tan head. American Amber Craft-brewed version of the full-flavored lagers, 196 Lager with big caramel flavor and more hop aroma than its 3815 European predecessors Bock Strong Lagers Bock With a very deep amber color and intense roasted malt aroma, Bock features a small hoppy presence 3823 and a large creamy off-white head Doppelbock A stronger, darker version of Bock with very strong 3808 maltiness, huge caramel aroma, and a higher alcohol content. GUIDE to Specialty beers Specialty Beers Libbey Glass Fruit or Fruit and Spiced Beers do not fall into any traditional Spiced Beer beer style. Characteristics vary greatly and can feature 3804 raspberries, cherries, blueberries or any other fruit or spice. Hyper-Beers Featuring an alcohol content in excess of 20%, these 3808 specialty beers can have a flavor and boldness similar to sherry or port. Perfect for serving classic European pilsners and other pale lagers, Principé showcases a beer s color, clarity and carbonation. The conical shape helps maintain the beer s head, while the narrow design allows the aromas to reach your nose, providing the ultimate beer experience. Also consider Libbey s Tall Beer No. 3823, Footed Ale No. 3815, or No Very large and durable, Libbey s Dimple Stein is ideal for proper serving of Oktoberfest and other dark German lagers. Libbey s Pub Glasses are ideally suited for the generally more hoppy, craft-brewed versions of the German dark and amber lagers. For a more dazzling, upscale presentation, consider Libbey s Footed Ale No The conical shape of Principé beautifully showcases the rich amber color and supports the creamy off-white head of Bock. The rounded bowl and inward tapering top of Libbey s Belgian Beer glass captures the rich, malty flavors and offers the perfect presentation for Doppelbock. Glassware Features Libbey s Munique Beer showcases the often vivid colors of a fruit beer and provides an upscale presentation. Consider Libbey s Belgian Beer or Grand Service for properly serving the right portion of these very high-alcohol content beers. Our Libbey Foodservice Catalog features over 100 items to enhance your beer presentation. For more information about Libbey, please visit our website at

6 PINT BEER SERVICE If you pour beer by the pint, you might be acting under a common misconception that a 16 ounce glass will hold a pint of beer, and leave room for a full head of foam. Barware is measured to overflow capacity by necessity, as it can be used for a variety of purposes. The measurement refers to the maximum amount of liquid the glass will hold, and is subject to an allowable manufacturing deviation. If it is important to refer to your beer service as a pint, we recommend a 20 ounce glass, as shown here, so there is plenty of room to show off the foamy head. Of course, the 16 ounce glass is still a great choice for a draft beer but not if you want to call it a pint. Pub Glass No capacity Pub Glass No oz. capacity Libbey Inc. 300 Madison Avenue PO Box Toledo OH L-6867 Libbey Inc. 11/11 Printed in USA