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As promised, and in lieu of our Domestic Microbrew tasting this coming Wednesday, I am going to take you on a trip to the magical world of the malty beverage and highlight proper beer-ware. Now proper beer-ware is subjective. If you are happy drinking beer out of a red party cup then by all means, go for it. But if you don’t feel like contributing to your local landfill, consider a glass that may assist in accentuating your beer experience.Weizen GlassThe Weizen Glass (Wheat Glass) has thin walls and a tapered base, allowing for the fruity and often spiceness of a wheat beer to waft directly into your nostrils. The extended height allows for a decent head often typical of the wheat beer. Suggested Beers: Hefeweizen, Weizenbock, Dunkelweizen, American Wheat, WitbierPint GlassThe Pint Glass comes in two standard sizes, the American Tumbler which holds 16 oz and the Imperial Nonic (shown) work at home which holds 20 oz. The American Tumbler is the most common and is thicker and heavier than the Nonic. The Nonic has a ridge near the top which helps with stacking and organization in the sud slinger world. The larger volume allows for more beer (obviously) and room for a substantial head. Suggested Beers: Stout, Porter, English AlesPilsner GlassA tall, slender 12 oz glass, the Pilsner Glass showcases the light colors, clarity and effervescence of a Pilsner style lager. Suggested Beers: Czech Pilsner, German Pilsner, American LagerGoblet or ChaliceThis stemmed beer glass is designed for Belgian Ales and German Bocks. The Goblet (shown) is typically thinner and more delicate than the heavier, thicker Chalice. If you look into the bottom of the glass you will usually find a scoured texture which is meant to circulate the CO2, providing constant release of bubbles as well as head retention.