Germany is a country with an enormous variety of beers. Around 6,000 different beers are brewed in over 1,500 breweries. The craft of brewing is a centuries-old art in Germany. Far more is brewed and drunk here than in any other country in Europe. So it's no surprise that expertise in beer glass production also has a focus in Germany. There are as many beer glasses as there are types of beer. Many of them are designed and produced at Ritzenhoff. The fact that beer tastes best out of a glass is mainly due to the fact that you can see what you are drinking and that the individual nuances of flavor are best shown off in the glass that matches the beer. Ritzenhoff has developed numerous variations of beer glasses, tulips, goblets and tumblers to do justice to the taste of the individual types of beer and to help brand breweries around the world make a unique appearance.
The goblet is a classic glass for a Pilsner-style beer. The glass has a broad base and a thin-walled, slightly bulbous bowl that tapers towards the top. Among experts, it is therefore also referred to as a Pilsner tulip. Its shape emphasizes the bitter hop flavors perfectly and the head has the appropriate stability. But it also lends itself superbly to other beer varieties, such as ales or bitters.
The goblet is a classic glass for a Pilsner-style beer. The glass has a broad base and a thin-walled, slightly bulbous bowl that tapers towards the top. Among experts, it is therefore also referred to as a Pilsner tulip. Its shape emphasizes the bitter hop flavors perfectly and the head has the appropriate stability. But it also lends itself superbly to other beer varieties, such as ales or bitters.
The stem has a slender, cylindrical design and broad base, making it perfect for a serving tray. And that's not all: even at the bar, the stem will always keep its balance with ease.
The stem has a slender, cylindrical design and broad base, making it perfect for a serving tray. And that's not all: even at the bar, the stem will always keep its balance with ease.
From the Allgäu to the Isar to Sauerland: you'll often find the tankard where people are thirstiest. This glass is straight or slightly conical; it has thick walls and is especially robust - just like in the familiar, tried-and-trusted soda-lime quality. It is especially well suited to light beers, lagers, or mixed beer drinks. And not just at big events.
The wheat beer glass generally has a slender, tall shape. It has a somewhat narrower middle so that the glass sits nicely in the hand. The shape, opening out towards the top, ensures that the carbon dioxide moves slowly upwards, and that the wheat beer remains sparkling for longer. This keeps the foam in its best form for as long as possible: majestic. Cheers to the crown!