To pick the right type of stout glass for your needs, you need to look for a large rim that allows for plenty of head. Dark beer creates above average amounts of foam, or head when poured. This excess head keeps elements of the beer such as hop oils, flavours, and spices contained within the beer for a full-bodied drinking experience. That’s why it’s very important to find glasses and mugs with generous capacity and rim size. Also look for thick, clear glass barware. Thicker glass will feel more substantial in your hand – a good match for the strong quality of the beer!
A traditional 16-ounce pint glass is perfectly suitable for many stout beers. Popular American brews, such as Rogue Ales Chocolate Stout, and oatmeal stouts like New Holland The Poet, taste excellent when poured into a traditional pint. If you’re a fan of UK versions, then it’s Bad King John from Ridgeway Brewing.