This shape directs complex aromas to the drinker’s nose and the short stem encourages heat transfer–making it perfect for brandy, whiskey, and bourbon since these drinks are often served neat and at room temperature. Perfect for…

Moomin Glass Cup– Previous Hop Culture Managing Editor (and golden boy) John A. Paradiso discovered this line of Moomin glassware and immediately fell in love. Using original illustrations from Tove Jansson, the whimsical, delightful glasses can double as a decorative element holding a candle or tealight. Perfect for juice, iced tea, kombucha, or a floral beer, add the Moomin cups to your collection. But we stand by it. The understated, humble, and frankly small glass is ideal for cramped cabinets. And, while it doesn’t offer the same wide-mouth, aroma-enhancing features of a teku, it is appropriate for just about any beer or wine. It was made to be used as a tasting vessel for restaurants. We’ve used this glass for a couple different designs and they’ve all sold out. Right now this type of glass can be a bit more difficult to seek out. The contents don’t really matter as long as it’s straight liquor. These are best for not caring what something tastes like and nights you don’t want to remember (or you accidentally don’t remember). 11. Glencairn Glass I highly recommend these glasses to anyone who is clumsy or has children, or God forbid (as in the case of our home) both. These are the glasses that can solve the mismatched glassware nightmare once and for all.

Sunwill Insulated Wine Tumbler

And Bent Paddle Brewing Co. in Duluth, MN also adds nods to its Northern Minnesota terroir with a MiiR Camp Mug full of trees, lakes, and clouds. I bought these glasses over 6 years ago for the simple design and their delicate, lightweight appearance. They still look beautiful with no etching or scratches (we use biokleen dish detergent).

Boba Pup Corgi Butt Glasses– Similarly, current Hop Culture Managing Editor Grace Weitz fell in love with these absolutely adorable corgi butt glasses when stopping for a boba tea in Santa Clara before the Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers game at Levi Stadium. Continuously offering contemporary products designed to last, LAV released the LAV Bodega range of exceptionally functional drinking glasses that reflect the LAV signature style. The long stem and cone-like shape help control temperature, direct aromas to your nose, and make you sip slowly. And these attributes make these glasses perfect for shaken or stirred drinks without ice. Perfect for… Maine Beer Company x MiiR Stainless Pint– For those who love adventuring and the outdoors carrying around a glass just won’t cut it. In fact, you’ll probably cut yourself. Recently, breweries (especially near the great outdoors) have invested in crafting gear with the hiker, biker, canoer, camper, and more in mind.Firestone Walker Ceramic Mug– Craft coffee has become as much a part of our lives here at the magazine as craft beer. And breweries seem to have the same feeling with many embracing their own coffee roasting program. This means that many breweries are putting out unique coffee mugs alongside their standard beer glassware. Riedel O Wine Tumbler Cabernet/Merlot, Set of 4: While users liked the shape of this glass, it was very light and felt like it would break incredibly easily. We also weren’t a fan of the sharp rim. Borosil Simple Glass Tumblers (Set of 6): Simple can be nice, but these glasses verged too close to chemistry beaker territory. The rectangular silhouette and thin glass were not popular with testers. Halfway Crooks Pilsner Glass– As we’ve said many times we believe this is the year of the lager. And one of our favorites is the humble pilsner. We’d gladly drink through thirty pilsners to find the best of the best ( oh wait, we already did). In some cases coveted teku releases and branded tumblers have become as special as the beers they’re meant to hold.