Frosted Pint Glass
We’re mounting a campaign against the frosted glass: the chill drops the temperature of your beer another five degrees and robs you of flavor. But this is a simple shaker pint with a lightly sand-blasted exterior. That’s a frosted glass we can welcome. $4.00 each, Pub Glasses, www.pubglasses.com
Double-Walled Wonder Glass
This insulated beer glass by Bodum promises to be lightweight, scratch resistant, dishwasher- and microwave-safe, heat or cold-retaining and condensation-free. $19.95 and up for two, Bodum Drinkware, www.bodumusa.com
Beer Boots
This high quality half-liter Austrian glass beer boot gives you all of the benefits of drinking beer from a boot—without the odor. The beer boot, or stiefel, is Germany’s answer to the English yard of ale, and presents the same drinking challenges and potential for amusement. $16.95 each, TrueBeer, www.truebeer.com
Belgian Specialty Beer Glasses
A selection of the boggling array of Belgian glassware, whether you’re looking for a Piraat tulip, a Deus flute or a Westmalle chalice. $8.95 and up, www.truebeer.com or www.johnsgrocery.com
Windham Beer Mug
This full lead crystal, 16-ounce beer mug is an impressive gift, for another or for yourself. $35.00 each, Tiffany & Co. www.tiffany.com
Hofbrauhaus Stoneware Mug
At the famous biergarten in downtown Munich, regulars earn the right to keep rustic stoneware mugs like these in locked personal cubbies—a very exclusive mug club. $15.00 each, Straubs Inc., www.straubs.net
Viking Drinking Horns
Plain or pewter and leather-trimmed cow horns are among the items available for Viking re-enactors at these two English sites: www.jelldragon.com and also at www.esford.com.
Talking Beer Mug
This mug will gently remind you to refill your beer when running dangerously low. $28, www.gadgetfind.com
Flashing Beer Glass
Whether you’re looking to get some attention or throwing a sweet blacklight party, this flashing beer glass will do the trick. $3.99 each, www.bachelorette.com
German Oddities
The kölsch beers of Cologne, Düsseldorf’s altbier, and the salty gose of Leipzig all require unique and hard-to-find cylindrical glasses known as stange. From $8.00, Straubs Inc. www.straubs.net
Orval Goblet
The architectural beauty of the Art Deco Orval goblet—a design unchanged since the 1920s—makes this chunky glass as appealing as the Trappist brewery’s beer. $14.00 each, Belgian Shop, shopbelgianshop.com
Archangel Michael Beer Stein
A vessel fit for the nectar of the gods: this cast pewter and gold leaf half liter stein depicts Archangel Michael and Seraphim angels in all their heavenly glory. $143.50, Sam’s Steins & Collectibles, Inc., www.samssteins.com
Oktoberfest Beer Wagon Stein
A traditional relief of the Oktoberfest beer wagon is hand painted on this pewter-topped stein. $86.99, www.beersteinsandmugs.com
My Goodness, My Guinness!
Guinness pints decorated with the traditional trademark, or John Gilroy’s memorable advertising images. TrueBeer, www.truebeer.com
American Micro Pint Glasses
Celebrate life with Rogue Dead Guy, humbly toast with Arrogant Bastard or admire your reflections in a glass of Mirror Pond Pale Ale. $5.75 each, JCD Enterprises, www.beercollections.com
Glass 60-ounce Pitcher
For six great glass pitchers, this is the right price. Give them as gifts or keep them around for a big party. $30.95, Chef2Chef.com, foodservice.chef2chef.net
Classic Nonics
Pint glasses that proclaim your love for Harp, Fuller’s and other classic brews from across the Pond. $4.95 each, Johns Grocery, www.johnsgrocery.com
Engravable Stainless Beer Tankard
This engravable tankard is ready for personalization … and then, beer! $27.95, American Bridal, www.americanbridal.com/ggr166.html
Annapolis Beer Tankard
Drink a stately brew from an ornate lead crystal tankard. Six different designs. $99.00 each, NovaScotiaCrystal.com
Nuremburg Bridal Cup
A pewter figure of a bride in traditional German dress holds a cup aloft, designed so the bride and groom can drink at the same time without spilling a drop. $79.95, www.alilbitoeurope.com
Hunter NASCAR Flared Pilsner
For the sophisticated race fan: a pilsner glass with NASCAR pride (cans are overrated, anyway). $19.99 for two, NASCAR.com
Direction Pilsner
This shapely and elegant pilsner will impress your buddies and the ladies. Hand-blown signature base comes with a neat little bubble, too. $7.95 each, Crate & Barrel, www.crateandbarrel.com
English Pub Gift Set
Get your home bar off to a great start with great English pub gift set, complete with Imperial, nonic and shaker pints as well as coasters, towels and a brass bottle opener. $30.99, John’s Grocery, www.johnsgrocery.com
Big Box Glass
Your local Target won’t necessarily stock them, but online you can find an attractive pilsner set, monogrammed. $27.99 for four, Target, www.target.com
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