# Flavor-Enhancing Beer Glasses These Specialty Glasses are Designed for the Modern Beer Drinker By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-glasses References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3050312/wanted/modern-glasses-purpose-designed-for-beer-drinking) & [sempli](http://sempli.com/) Santa Monica–based company 'Sempli' recently designed a series of specialty glasses for the modern beer connoisseur. Wine drinkers have always had access to specially shaped glasses that help to enhance the flavor and aroma of their beverage. Beer drinkers can now enjoy the same drinking experience with the new 'Monti' glassware collection. The luxurious collection of specialty glasses is made from led-free crystal. The four-piece set is designed to complement different types of beers, including pilsners and IPAs. Each of the glasses features a pyramid-shaped base, as well as a tapered silhouette that helps the beer maintain the ideal temperature. The sleek glassware not only enhances the look of the beer, but it also helps to elevate the taste of the beverage. The Monti glassware collection is perfect for the modern beer connoisseur. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Specialty Beer Glasses:** The innovative design of Sempli's Monti glassware collection offers a disruptive opportunity to enhance the beer drinking experience. - **Flavor-enhancing Glassware:** The led-free crystal material used in Sempli's specialty glasses presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for glassware manufacturers looking to cater to beer enthusiasts. - **Beer Connoisseur Accessories:** The introduction of the Monti glassware collection caters to the growing market of beer connoisseurs and presents an opportunity for businesses to create complementary products for this niche. ### Who This Affects Most - **Glassware Manufacturing:** The Monti glassware collection's innovative design creates an opportunity for glassware manufacturers to tap into the specialty beer glass market and capitalize on the growing demand. - **Craft Beer Industry:** Craft breweries can utilize the Monti glassware collection as a value-added product to enhance the beer tasting experience for their customers and differentiate themselves in the market. - **Home Bar Supplies:** The Monti glassware collection presents an opportunity for businesses in the home bar supplies industry to offer premium, flavor-enhancing glasses for beer enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Perfect Sound-Producing Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-cheers.md) - [Premium Crystal Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommelier-pro-collection.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Complimentary Glassware Beer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birra-moretti.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Elegant Colored Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-glassware-collection.md)