# German Booze Vessels Down Beer in the Das Boot Beer Glass for a Good Time By Matt Ho | Published 2011-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/das-boot-beer-glass References: [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/mugs/e9d8/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/) The Germans definitely had it right when they created the Das Boot Beer Glass, and now you can have your very own in the home. The Das Boot Beer Glass is a common glass used in Germany and it's mainly used to challenge people in bars. One tradition states that it takes the form of the boot because soldiers had nothing else to hold their beer in; therefore, footwear was a better option. Lucky for consumers, they won't have to deal with the odor or bad hygiene and can drink clean out of the Das Boot Beer Glass. This bad boy can hold a [liter of beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kombi-cool-tap) and if you want the specifics, that's about 5.5 twelve-ounce cans of beer. This is probably the best option for holding your booze at a [house party](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-biocup) because after all, it beats going to the fridge every time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Beer Glass Innovations:** Opportunity to develop new and unique beer glass designs that enhance the drinking experience. - **Bar Challenge Culture:** Potential for creating interactive drinking experiences in bars through the use of unique glassware. - **Home Drinking Gadgets:** Opportunity to create fun and functional drinking accessories for house parties. ### Where This Applies - **Glassware Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating novel glassware designs tailored for different beverages. - **Bar and Nightlife:** Potential to capitalize on the bar challenge culture by introducing new drinking experiences and themed events. - **Party Supplies:** Opportunity to develop innovative and entertaining drinking accessories for home parties and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer Branded Leg Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-high-life-leg-lamp-beer-tower.md) - [Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass.md) - [Perfect Sound-Producing Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-cheers.md) - [Extra-Large Lager Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paulaner-mnchner-lager.md) - [Pilsner-Packed Party Kegs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-keg.md) - [Drinking Vessel Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beernaments.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Deceptive Stout Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schneaky-espresso-martini.md) - [Compact Portable Libation Kegs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-one-mini-keg.md)