Pasabahce 2612653 Imperial Nonic Pint Glass, English Pub, 20oz Cacpacity, Pack of 4

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There are tons of different beer glasses out there, but they’re not created equally. The nonic pint glass was made in the early 1900s with the beer drinker and the bartender in mind. What Is a Nonic Pint Glass? Tulip glasses are more modern, having a taller shape, and usually flaring out towards the top; these designs are more commonly associated with continental lagers or promotional campaigns by breweries, and are frequently etched or marked with the beer's label.

For starters, the bulge helps to absorb some of the impact when tipped over, something that happens to the best of us when we've had a beverage or two. The frothy foam on top of a beer sets it apart from every other beverage on earth. No other drink can maintain a long-lasting head (the technical term for that foam cap), and to put it on display, you definitely have to know how to pour a beer. Beyond showcasing that one-of-a-kind foam layer, drinking beer out of a glass rather than the can or bottle allows you to enjoy all of the tantalizing aromas it has to offer. United Kingdom law [ edit ] A dimpled glass pint jug with "Pint to Line" and Crown certification mark Tulip-shaped glass with the Crown stampTypically these are 20 oz glasses so they’re especially good for larger bottles of beer, growlers, or kegs. The nonic pint also just looks like a better pint glass helping to add a little style to your setup. Other Notes / What’s with the Bulge? A darling of British Pubs, the Nonic Pint Glasses's bulge actually serves a functional purpose. Let's find out what that is. What are the benefits of using a Nonic Pint Glass?

UK Parliament early Day Motion 988, Feb 20 2008". Archived from the original on 1 May 2008 . Retrieved 30 August 2008. A nonic pint glass is a beer glass that was invented in the 1900s and rose to popularity in the 1940s. Nonic pints have multiple benefits in busy bar situations because their signature bulge makes them less breakable and easier to store. They typically hold between 16 and 20 fluid ounces of beer but they are made in smaller sizes as well. What beers are usually served in a nonic pint?Bartenders and brewers serve English ales like bitters, pale ales, and dark milds in a nonic pint glass. For beer scholars studying for certifications like Sommelier, WSET, and Cicerone, these English beer styles are considered classic for the glass. Be careful when shopping for imperial pints. Some glass manufactures will consider their product imperial simply because it has a crown printed on it, rather than basing the label on size. If a glass says it holds “20oz” it will be close enough to the standard imperial size. Where can I find a nonic pint glass?