Beer Glasses

How to choose the right Beer Glasses

• Match glass capacity to your beer lines and serve sizes, from half pints to full pints and schooners.
• Select styles to suit your offer: conical and nonic for ales, pilsner for lagers, and stemmed or chalice glasses for premium beers.
• Consider toughened or polystyrene options for busy bars, outdoor terraces and event sites where breakage risk is higher.
• Check for CE or UKCA marked glasses if you need to comply with legal measures on draught service.
• Plan storage with compatible glass racks and drip trays to keep your bar organised and speed up turnaround.
• Balance aesthetics and practicality so your glassware complements your brand while standing up to heavy use.

Care and maintenance

• Use a dedicated glasswasher with approved detergents to avoid residues that can affect head retention.
• Rinse glasses with fresh cold water before service to improve foam and presentation.
• Inspect rims and bodies regularly, removing any chipped or cracked glasses from service immediately.
• Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals that can scratch the glass and dull clarity.
• Allow glasses to air dry on suitable racks rather than polishing, reducing lint and contamination.
• Rotate stock so older glasses are used first, helping to maintain a consistent, presentable range.

Pair your beer glassware with our bar supplies, glass storage, drip trays and beverage service equipment to complete your bar setup.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.