Lager in pub better in own individual glass?

[Lester H]

Right, it’s keg, so it’s pasteurised. However I find it better on draught than canned. A friend, who is not prone to BS, claimed it was because of the design of the glass, in this case, the ubiquitous but refreshing 1664.

[sherman]

As long as the lager is in a nucleated glass (white design in the bottom) it will be fine.

[Truckosaurus]

We are assuming that the same brand of beer is exactly the same recipe in cans as the keg.

Not sure if they different, but wouldn't be surprised if the cans are made to a cheaper recipe as it is a more price conscious market.

Also, different levels of CO2/fizziness etc.

[skilly1]

Use one of these to get the same taste, supposed to be amazing !

https://www.fizzics.com/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvC0UxzvuEo

[andyA700]

I like both beer and wine and I am aware of the myriad types of wine glass. However, there is one type of glass used for all wine tasting and competitions around the World - the ISO tasting glass. So, why should you need different glasses for different beers?

https://www.wineware.co.uk/glassware/what-makes-is...

[vixen1700]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=62qvbg_n7OU

"In a thin glass"

[Louis Balfour]

sherman said:

As long as the lager is in a nucleated glass (white design in the bottom) it will be fine.

I am prepared to believe that the shape of a glass will affect the taste of beer. I am no scientist, but I could envisage a waisted glass containing more aroma than a straight one and a bowl shaped one (like craft beers are served in) more again. For different beers this could impact upon the taste.

I am significantly more willing to believe it is 99% marketing though.

[twing]

Camden Hells is massively improved when in the proper glass (tumbler type). I'm also disappointed when Staropramen comes without the proper mug style glass.

[sherman]

Louis Balfour said:

sherman said:

As long as the lager is in a nucleated glass (white design in the bottom) it will be fine.

I am prepared to believe that the shape of a glass will affect the taste of beer. I am no scientist, but I could envisage a waisted glass containing more aroma than a straight one and a bowl shaped one (like craft beers are served in) more again. For different beers this could impact upon the taste.

I am significantly more willing to believe it is 99% marketing though.

The white bit makes the lager fizz more. Flat lager is not a good thing.

[Truckosaurus]

twing said:

Camden Hells is massively improved when in the proper glass (tumbler type). I'm also disappointed when Staropramen comes without the proper mug style glass.

I often think that beer seemingly tastes better in the correct glass because if you are in the type of pub that goes to the effort of having different glasses for different beers they will also be going to the effort of doing other things properly - eg. cellar temperatures, cleaning lines, etc.

[twing]

Truckosaurus said:

I often think that beer seemingly tastes better in the correct glass because if you are in the type of pub that goes to the effort of having different glasses for different beers they will also be going to the effort of doing other things properly - eg. cellar temperatures, cleaning lines, etc.

Fair point! First time I had CH was at a Fuller's just oposite Hyde Park and at those prices you'd like to think it was well looked after.