[retiredguy123]

It seems like whenever I order a bottled beer at a bar or restaurant, they bring me a 12-ounce, frozen frosted glass. So, I guess I am supposed to pour the entire bottle into the glass and be happy that they chilled the glass for me. This happens everywhere I go. Personally, I don't like large frosted glasses for drinking beer. I never drink beer that way at home. So, I have learned to specifically ask for a non-frosted, small glass instead of the large frosted type. I was just wondering if I am the only one who prefers to drink beer from a non-frosted glass.

[Bill14564]

You are not the only one.

[Shipping up to Boston]

A frosted glass maybe for a root beer float but a cold beer out of a chilled bottle is Americana at its finest

[Ecuadog]

I don't mind a frosted beer glass, just as long as it's not a mug. Not crazy about mugs and steins.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

i drink beer warm, cold, bottles, mugs, whatever.
I just don't drink beer in the winter, its a seasonal beverage for April through October.
You are not alone, but definitely unique

[Two Bills]

Beer!
Frosted glasses?
Sacrilege!
Sounds like that Lager stuff, not real beer.
Cheers

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

It seems like whenever I order a bottled beer at a bar or restaurant, they bring me a 12-ounce, frozen frosted glass. So, I guess I am supposed to pour the entire bottle into the glass and be happy that they chilled the glass for me. This happens everywhere I go. Personally, I don't like large frosted glasses for drinking beer. I never drink beer that way at home. So, I have learned to specifically ask for a non-frosted, small glass instead of the large frosted type. I was just wondering if I am the only one who prefers to drink beer from a non-frosted glass.

Wondering why you only pour beer in small amounts? Most bars have specific bar ware for different types of beer that will enhance the pour. I keep only IPA glasses in freezer, because a citrus beer can be better colder, sometimes I put Pilsner beer glasses in the freezer

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Wondering why you only pour beer in small amounts? Most bars have specific bar ware for different types of beer that will enhance the pour. I keep only IPA glasses in freezer, because a citrus beer can be better colder, sometimes I put Pilsner beer glasses in the freezer

Obviously, you are much more sophisticated than I am about beer. Many years ago, beer was never served with a large or frosted glass. They always gave you a small glass, which I prefer.

[Altavia]

Experts can make anything more complicated :-)

Types of beer glasses

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Experts can make anything more complicated :-)

Types of beer glasses

Note that some restaurants are using a glass that looks like a pint glass, but it is actually only 12 ounces. Shrinkflation?

[Altavia]

The iced mug comes from recommended serving temperature for American Mainstream Light Lagers is 33-40.


Proper Beer Serving Temperatures - American Homebrewers Association

General Serving Temperature Rules:

All beers should be served between 38-55° F.

Lagers are served colder than ales.
Stronger beers are served warmer than weaker beers.

Darker beers are served warmer than lighter beers.

Macro lagers are served as cold as the Rockies.

Serve beers a few degrees colder than the target temperature, to accommodate for warming from the glass and the drinker’s hands.

[dtennent]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Experts can make anything more complicated :-)

Types of beer glasses

Seeing the boot in your message reminded me of a trip we took to Lisbon, Portugal. I ordered a beer and the waiter asked if I wanted the boot. Said sure, why not? Out came a glass boot that had to contain at least a liter of beer. Needless to say that I didn’t order a second beer!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by dtennent

Seeing the boot in your message reminded me of a trip we took to Lisbon, Portugal. I ordered a beer and the waiter asked if I wanted the boot. Said sure, why not? Out came a glass boot that had to contain at least a liter of beer. Needless to say that I didn’t order a second beer!

When using a boot, make sure the toe is pointing down, or you could get a splash of beer in your face.

[Bay Kid]

I keep so mugs in the freezer for the 1st beer on nice hot days. I prefer cold bottled beer.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

When using a boot, make sure the toe is pointing down, or you could get a splash of beer in your face.

A yard of beer can be interesting as well.