# Beer Glass Guides This Infographic Shows the Proper Glassware Paired with the Correct Brews By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-09-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proper-glassware References: [food52](http://food52.com/blog/14061-the-ultimate-guide-to-pairing-beer-with-its-proper-glassware) & [nachtmann-online](http://nachtmann-online.com/nachtmann-vivendi-pilsner-water-glass-set-of-s-eezoz) This handy infographic neatly outlines the proper glassware that is associated with specific types of beers. While this guide might seem unnecessary, the vessel used to consume a particular alcohol plays a key role in the overall experience. There are a variety of proper glassware pieces that should be used when consuming alcoholic beverages. For example, light beers are supposed to be generously poured into straight-walled glasses. Heavy flavored beers like stouts are "partial to short pours in squat, bulbous snifters." This guide also points out that wine glasses are used for more than just vino. In fact, wine glasses prove to be the ideal glass for saisons and farmhouse ales. Unlike [cocktail glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bargiani), stemware used to consumer beer changes depending on each brew. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beer Glassware Trends:** The increasing popularity of craft beers has led to the demand for specific, proper glassware for each beer type. - **Infographic Usage Trends:** Infographics are becoming an increasingly popular way to visually display complex information. - **Enhancing Consumer Experience Trends:** Proper glassware usage adds to the overall experience of consuming beer and can lead to increased customer satisfaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage:** Beverage companies can capitalize on the increased demand for specific glassware by creating their own branded line of glasses. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and bars can add value to their services by offering a variety of proper glassware for their customers to enhance their drinking experience. - **Marketing:** Marketing companies can create content, such as infographics, to educate customers on proper glassware usage while promoting their beer products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Deceptive Stout Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schneaky-espresso-martini.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Perfect Sound-Producing Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-cheers.md) - [Complimentary Glassware Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birra-moretti.md) - [Self-Measuring Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-craft-hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Stackable Chalice Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Glassware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domain-glass.md)