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Title: Snifter glass
Post by: alealex on June 10, 2013, 11:53:49 AM
Does anybody know where to get beer snifter glasses locally? They're similar to brandy glasses only heavier and usually bigger. Very common in Belgium and Germany (bock pokal). Pics below to give you an idea what I'm looking for. Cheers.
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: DEMPSEY on June 10, 2013, 01:59:56 PM
I think Jacob has a source for these,pm him to check.
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: alealex on June 10, 2013, 08:23:34 PM
Thanks a ton Dempsey. Sent Jacob a pm.
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Jacob on June 10, 2013, 09:07:48 PM
Just to clarify it.

I don't have any snifters for sale. Was looking for few some time ago but haven't found anything cheap enough :P
For the moment to sample hoppy/strong/speciality brews using large red wine glass bought in Ikea...

(http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/images/products/hederlig-red-wine-glass__0110578_PE260931_S4.JPG)
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Padraic on June 10, 2013, 09:34:37 PM
This isn't a bad option if going down the Ikea route!

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/30209338/ (http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/30209338/)

A bit big at 52cl for tasting but I might try these out!

(http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/images/products/atravard-beer-glass-with-stem__0175570_PE328855_S4.JPG)

At home I use wine tumblers for tasting!

Ikea have a couple of options on the wine tumbler front as well!

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/90125699/ (http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/90125699/)
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Jacob on June 10, 2013, 09:42:34 PM
Wow. Looks like we have a winner :)
Need to get few of those 2morrow...
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Padraic on June 10, 2013, 11:08:40 PM
Quote from: Jacob on June 10, 2013, 09:42:34 PM
Wow. Looks like we have a winner :)
Need to get few of those 2morrow...

Do so that I know if it's worth making a trip out there!
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: richieh on June 10, 2013, 11:36:41 PM
I'm quite fond of the Ikea brandy glass for aromatic beers. It's quite big, but it's lovely to pour a big trappist in to it. Also, it's cheap and not too flimsy.

(http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/images/products/optimal-brandy-bowl__26315_PE095982_S4.jpg)

http://www.ikea.com/ie/en/catalog/products/46315600/#
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: alealex on June 11, 2013, 12:19:23 AM
Thanks lads, seems like we'll all meet in Ikea. Will we bring few bottles each? just to see if the glass is working as it should ;D
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Damien M on June 11, 2013, 09:41:29 AM
I have started to collect/use the attached Jamie Oliver wine glass 45cl, as its small enough to do a taster and big enough to take a 500ml bottle in a two part pour. Pour, Drink half,Pour, Enjoy!!! Heh Heh ( is that copyright) The stems are a bit chunkier than standard wine and lower to the ground, so more rebust.

Yes they are a bit pricey if you go direct but TK Maxx have them in irregularly at 9.99 for 4.     
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Jacob on June 11, 2013, 01:38:54 PM
Side by side comparison. Surprised with quality. Nice thick glass.

Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Jacob on June 11, 2013, 05:26:02 PM
300 ml in the glass
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: alealex on June 12, 2013, 02:50:00 AM
Jacob, is this water in the glass? :o
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Padraic on June 12, 2013, 01:20:25 PM
Quote from: alealex on June 12, 2013, 02:50:00 AM
Jacob, is this water in the glass? :o

It's an almost perfect example of BJCP Category 1A, however it seems to be a bit low in carbonation...
Title: Re: Snifter glass
Post by: Jacob on June 12, 2013, 02:42:21 PM
Quote from: Padraic on June 12, 2013, 01:20:25 PM
It's an almost perfect example of BJCP Category 1A, however it seems to be a bit low in carbonation...
Lite american lager from cask :P