Birrateque Beer Tester goblet in glass cl 42

This Birrateque Beer Tester goblet in cl 42 universal glass is ideal for sensory analysis of beers, designed for a technical yet light and elegant handle: the brewers' tool.
Itcollects the foam in a fine, compact layer and enhances the specific notes of any beer by characterizing its aromatic spectrum, with a significantly higher yield than classic beer glasses.

The BIRRATEQUE™ Collection.

Created in collaboration with Centro Studi Assaggiatori (International Sensory Analysis Specialists), this collection is complete with every glass useful for tasting different beers.
In fact, each style of beer has its own organoleptic characteristics, and for this reason each must be served in an appropriate glass capable of enhancing its characteristics.
The shapes and sizes of these glasses are the result of studies, research and experimentation :
- shapes, sizes and the quality of the glass influence the color, aroma and taste of the Beer.
The shape/design of the glass must be appropriate for the style of Beer being poured into it;
- the proper/correct glass emphasizes and develops the authentic flavors of the Beer;
- the internal volume of the glass must be greater than the beer in it so as to create an adequate aroma chamber (headspace). Only in this way can the true flavors of the beer be perceived.
Conversely, if the glass is filled to the brim, the aromas fade into the surroundings and the flavor is distorted.

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The shape and size of the glasses are designed for each style of beer maximizing the perception of proper aromas and taste sensations.
The characteristics of these glasses are:
(a) to convey the beer when drinking by distributing it along the entire oral cavity and not only to the center of the tongue;
(b) let the beer enter the mouth at a limited speed and without turbulence to give time for the tongue and nose to perceive all the taste and aroma components (pleasant tactile sensation on the palate);
(c) avoid overheating the beer in the glass;
(d) maintain adequate foam as the glass empties. This prevents the Beer from oxidizing depressing its flavor and ensuring the diffusion of aromas.

The foam

- The "protector" of the Beer to ensure the correct degree of bitterness, each Beer has its own degree of bitterness and is measurable according to the IBU (International Bitterness Unit) scale.
- The "aromatic "vehicle" of the Beer.
The above is ensured by the Foam Control System (FCS) applied to BIRRATEQUE™ glasses. Laser etching on the bottom keeps the flow of fine, persistent bubbles active, which enhances foam and flavor release.

The glass

The material made to create the Birrateque collection is SON.hyx® lead-free Superior Sound glass.
The transparency and brilliance of this innovative glass make it possible to appreciate the true color and clarity of the beer and related foam. The combination of the quality of the glass and the image of purity it gives to the beer makes it attractive and unique sensations will be perceived during tasting. The glasses are machine-blown with typical mouth-blown characteristics, but more robust and precise.
To learn more about the qualities of this line, read Understanding and Serving Beer.