Stange (German for “rod” or “stick”) is a tall, narrow, cylindrical glass traditionally used to serve Kölsch-style beers from Cologne, Germany — full of history and tradition.
The AFNOR glass — also known as the ISO glass — was originally developed in France to standardize a vessel for sensory analysis of wines and fermented beverages. Today it is also used for professional beer tasting.
The Pilsner glass is used for many types of clear, bright beers. Its classic trumpet shape is narrow at the base and widens toward the top, maintaining carbonation, showcasing color and enhancing foam retention.
Rinsing the glass is the last of multiple equally important stages for beer service, but it is completely irrelevant if the glass being rinsed has not been properly washed beforehand.
The origins of the snifter glass date back to 18th-century France, gradually refined by European glassmakers to capture and concentrate the complex aromas developed during prolonged barrel aging.
