Free Craft Glasses At Bws!

[gazeboar]

I'll have to agree with a couple of opinions here and say I doubt that these style of glasses dramatically accent the flavour profile of any beer. Maybe beer experts could tell me otherwise. Only real beneficial factor would be containing carbonation in some of the Belgian and Trappist beers, therefore changing flavour in that regard. Can't say I've truly noticed any aromatic highlights. The BWS marketing ploy here is obviously very gimmicky. As HoppingMad said, I think majority of the time it's a visual thing, it's all makeup to for the beer to be viewed in an elitist spotlight, and purely a placebo effect. I remember drinking cola out of my gilded "La Trappe" chalice, for no particular purpose, and laughing at my own pomposity. Did I believe the cola tasted better out of the glass? Probably, in vain.
I've only been to a couple of beer fests (attending craft fest soon) and so haven't seen the glassware judges use. Surely using plastic cups would have a negative effect on taste if anything?

@ Manticle

It's no doubt the Internet in general. Each time I view songs on Youtube it's mindboggling to me the magnitude of Internet strangers who argue over pointless shit, and antagonise others. I've noticed a lot of people even seek it out, in the comments sections, taunting others. (Not refering to anything on these forums here, just Internet arguments in general). The sheer futility of it is verging on absurdity.

 

[NickB]

Let's face it, glasses are just as much of a marketing exercise as anything else - think about it! Stemmed glass = 'premium', chalice = Belgian etc. But each brand likes to put their own mark on things, and change the glasses somewhat. Just like my 'John Boston Special Lager' short chalice-style glass.... Completely horrible for drinking a lager out of (Belgians are another matter) but it's definitely unique among the dozens of stemmed and 'pils' style glasses....







Cheers

 

[WarmBeer]

Well, I am now the proud owner of either:
- A $20 six pack of LCPA and 2 free (nice looking) glasses, or
- Two $10 (nice looking) glasses and a free six pack of LCPA

And yes, back in my day we did have to whittle our own coax network connections out of a piece of granite and some twine.

 

[gazeboar]

Let's face it, glasses are just as much of a marketing exercise as anything else - think about it! Stemmed glass = 'premium', chalice = Belgian etc. But each brand likes to put their own mark on things, and change the glasses somewhat. Just like my 'John Boston Special Lager' short chalice-style glass.... Completely horrible for drinking a lager out of (Belgians are another matter) but it's definitely unique among the dozens of stemmed and 'pils' style glasses....

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Cheers

I dig it I just bought 2 cheap sets of Pilsner and Weizen glasses, and except for lagers I drink most beers out of the Pilsener glasses. Couldn't care less if they aren't suited to a certain style, just like the look of the glass, admittedly.

Here's my chalice. Got it with a 4 pack, the quad was amazing. Haha... has this thread just been hijacked and turned into Glassware Porn?

 

[winkle]

I find this is suitable for most styles

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[seamad]

Slightly OT

Glasses do make a difference with wine. I have been a long time member of a beefsteak and burgundy club, meet once a month for lunch.
When i was the winemaster i once put our three main course reds in different glasses ( same wine though). One was a standard tasting glass, another a similiar glass without the thick rim and the third a riedel glass. As usual all wines were masked to avoid label snobbery. Out of the 30+ fellas only one picked it as being the same wine.
Have not tried this experiment with beer but would guess that there would be some effect on perception.

Most german villages have specific glasses for their specific local brew, whether glass design has evolved to enhance particular beers im not sure

Cheers

 

[Bats]

I bought a 6 pack of the Lord Nelson Pale at BWS.

Here's a pic of the free glasses.

 

[NickB]

I just want the free glasses......

 

[brucearnold]

I just want the free glasses......

And there is a scientific reason to get them... http://beeradvocate.com/beer/101/glassware

 

[almopec]

Well, I am now the proud owner of either:
- A $20 six pack of LCPA and 2 free (nice looking) glasses, or
- Two $10 (nice looking) glasses and a free six pack of LCPA

And yes, back in my day we did have to whittle our own coax network connections out of a piece of granite and some twine.

I bought a 6 pack of the Lord Nelson Pale at BWS.

Here's a pic of the free glasses.

I'm glad someone grabbed a few of the free glasses.
:icon_cheers:

 

[Pennywise]

I think the glasses look pretty good...

 

[winkle]

I think the glasses look pretty good...

They are pretty good, and I can use them when Nick visits

 

[DU99]

offer finishes tomorrow..

 

[NickB]

C'mon Perry. I've honestly only ever broken four, maybe five of your best glasses.....

 

[kevo]

Walking past BWS today, asked about offer.

Asked old mate what she defined as 'craft' beer.

She pointed to a single section of the fridge. Nothing in there I was all that keen to spend on.

I asked if Coopers would be considered craft in this fine establishment.

'The 62 pilsener, yes, but not the Pale Ale.'

Hence, I do not have any new glasses tonight.

 

[Nevalicious]

Thanks OP

I'm now enjoying a few Sleeping Giant IPA's with my new glassware

Very nice glassware indeed. I just wanted the glasses. I'm a sucker for free shit!

 

[black_labb]

Might get some after work tomorrow. Glasses look nice to me, just hope there is something I want to try (or if that fails white rabbit would tickle my poop chute, for that's all us stemmed glass users want in life)

 

[winkle]

C'mon Perry. I've honestly only ever broken four, maybe five of your best glasses.....

:lol:

 

[poppa joe]

I have just finished my Second :beer: bottle of Lord Nelsons Three Sheets ..
Out of my NEW GLASS....
PJ

 

[argon]

Thinking of getting some tomoz. What volume do they take? A schmiddy it seems like? I like me schooeys or larger.