Glasses and Etiquette

Question 1

What is a:

Pilsner glass

Answer 1

• used for pilsner beer
• may also be used for other drafts
• range in size from 25 cl to 33 cl

Question 2

What is a:

Conical pint glass

Answer 2

• originated in the UK
• typically 6 inch in height
• tapers by 1 inch in diameter
• used to serve drafts

Question 3

What is a:

Dimpled mug

Answer 3

• pint size
• traditional with UK origins
• handle and body are made of patterned, thickened glass for strength
• also known as a “jug” or “handle” glass

Question 4

What is a:

Tulip glass

Answer 4

• pint size
• flare at the top of the glass
• used to serve continental lagers

Question 5

What is a:

Beer stein

Answer 5

• usually in a half-liter or liter size
• traditional German decorative mug
• traditionally made out of stoneware

Question 6

What is a:

Wheat beer glass

Answer 6

• half liter size
• hour glass taper shape
• design allows increase foam production
• usually serves wheat-based beer

Question 7

What is a:

Yard glass

Answer 7

• large 44 oz. glass
• one yard long
• bulb at the bottom
• must be hung on a wall for storage

Question 8

What is a:

Cocktail glass

Answer 8

• 250 mL
• cone shaped bowl with flat base connected by a stem
• used for martinis, margaritas, daquiris and manhattans

Question 9

What is a:

Stub glass

Answer 9

• a cone-shaped bowl connected to flat base
• effectively, a martini glass with no glass stem connecting bowl and base
• used for same types of drinks as a martini glass

Question 10

What is a:

Collins glass

Answer 10

• 10-14 oz.
• tumbler shape design
• usually used to serve mixed drinks particularly Tom Collins

Question 11

What is a:

Highball glass

Answer 11

• usually 8-12 oz. size
• tumbler design
• serves mixed drinks and highball cocktails

Question 12

What is an:

Old-fashioned glass

Answer 12

• 6-10 oz. in size
• tumbler shape
• usually serves alcoholic drinks or straight alcohol
• shorter than a highball glass
• also called a “lowball glass”

Question 13

What is a:

Masu

Answer 13

• 6 oz.
• made of wood in a square box shape
• traditional container for serving and drinking sake
• no longer used except in very formal or ceremonial situations

Question 14

What is an:

Ochoko

Answer 14

• 6 oz.
• modern sake drinking cup
• made of ceramic or plastic
• cylindrical shape

Question 15

What is a:

Shot glass

Answer 15

• 1.5 oz.
• used to measure, serve, and drink a “shot” of liquor
• usually used for straight alcohol, such as vodka, rum, or whiskey

Question 16

What is a:

Bordeaux glass

Answer 16

• wine glass
• tall and wide bowl
• usually serves Cabernet or Merlot
• delivers wine to the back of the mouth for better appreciation of full-bodied wines

Question 17

What is a:

Burgundy glass

Answer 17

• wine glass
• broader bowl than a Bordeaux glass
• usually serves Pinot Noir
• delivers wine to the front of the mouth

Question 18

What is a:

Snifter

Answer 18

• 6-8 oz. (though only 2-3 oz. should be poured)
• large bulb-shaped bowl, short glass step and base
• usually used to serve brandy
• the shape and pouring style allow more surface area for evaporation and allow the aroma to concentrate at the narrower lip

Question 19

What is a:

Champagne flute

Answer 19

• 6-10 oz.
• narrow bowl, glass stem, and base
• usually used to serve champagne

Question 20

What is a:

Champagne coupe

Answer 20

• saucer shaped bowl, glass stem and base
• traditionally used for champagne, but has fallen out of use except at weddings
• mostly used for cocktails such as daquiris