What are the traditional types of beer glasses?

looney_tunes

If you mean the names for different sizes of glasses in which beer is served, I suspect that there will be many answers! Just within Australia, each state has its own terms. "www.australianbeers.com says every state has their own ritual of how to correctly order the right size of beer, and that it constantly changes. While some country pubs may differ.. the most popular and accepted glass sizes in Melbourne in 2008 are Glass, Schooner, Pot and Pint. Pony 140ml - 5 ounces Small Glass 170ml - 6 ounces Glass 200ml - 7 ounces Pot 285ml - 10 ounces Schooner 425ml - 15 ounces Pint 568ml - 20 ounces" http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=5433 "It is not really known why there is such a difference between states for the size of beer glasses. It might have something to do with the old 'wars' between states where each state was trying to differentiate itself from the others back in the early days of Australia. Or it simply may be just to make it difficult for people traveling inter-state. The following chart, however, should help you work out what to ask for in each state." (Sorry, I cannot make the chart copy over, but it is located at the link.) http://www.beerguide.com.au/frequently-asked-questions/#GotAQuestion And when you consider how many countries serve beer, the mind boggles! Nov 12 09, 1:30 AM

star_gazer

This link shows eight different beer glasses and gives basic information about each. http://www.herestobeer.com/beer_food/perfect_pour.aspx Nov 12 09, 11:40 AM