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There are various types of beer glasses that are used to enhance the taste and aroma of different types of beers. Below are some of the common types of beer glasses and their functions:

1. Pint Glass

This is one of the most commonly used beer glasses in restaurants. It has a wide mouth, which helps to enhance the aroma of the beer, and a straight, vertical side, which makes it easy to stack them for storage. They are available in different sizes, ranging from 12 to 22 ounces.

2. Pilsner Glass

Pilsner glasses have a unique shape that is designed specifically for holding pale lagers. They have a thin, fluted body and a flared mouth. The shape helps to showcase the beer's color and enhances the hop flavors and aromas.

3. Snifter or Brandy Glass

Snifters are made to hold strong ales and lagers, such as brandy or cognac. Snifters are built with a wide bottom to collect the beer's aromas and a narrow opening to direct the aromas to the drinker's nose.

4. Tulip Glass

A tulip glass has a unique shape, with a wide, rounded base that narrows slightly towards the top. This shape helps to trap the aromas of the beer, much like a snifter/brandy glass, but also directs the beer's carbonation towards the drinker's tongue, creating a Tulip-like shape.

5. Hefe Glass

Hefe glasses, often called weizen glasses, are a tall, narrow, and cylindrical glass that has a wide mouth. They are made specifically to hold wheat beers and have a long, curved stem. The stem helps to prevent the beer from warming up too quickly in the hand, while the wide mouth lets the beer's banana or clove notes burst through.

6. Lactic Duck Glass

The lactic duck glass has a fat, spherical body and a short, wide straw. This glass helps to cultivate and direct the beer's creamy, velvety texture and soft carbonation. The fat body has room for plenty of ice and the short straw keeps the beer cold.

7. Belgian Glass

The Belgian glass, also called the chimay blue glass, has a curved, outward lip that directs the beer into the back of the mouth, maximizing the taste of complex ales and lagers. It is mainly used to serve Trappist beers.

8. Flute Glass

Flute glasses are tall, slender, and narrow, with a long, thin stem. They are often used to hold champagne but can also be used for other carbonated beverages. The long, thin glass and narrow opening enhance the carbonation.

9. Goblet Glass

Goblet glasses are large, stemmed, and round, with a wide opening. They are typically used for big, malty beverages. The large bowl allows the drinker to take in the beer's aromas, while the wide mouth helps to direct the beer's flavor profile.

10. Growler Glass

A growler glass is an insulated container used to transport and store beer from a brewery or restaurant. Growlers are available in different sizes, usually made of glass or stainless steel, and are designed to keep beer fresh for a longer period of time.

11. Shaker Glass

The shaker glass has a flat bottom and straight sides, just like a pint glass, but it's only 18 ounces. It's small and versatile, allowing it to be used for cocktails, beer, and other beverages.

12. Pilsner Glass

Pilsner glasses have a slender, elongated body, with a wide mouth and a thin stem. Pilsner glasses are often used to showcase a beer's color, and the bowl shape enhances the hop flavors and aromas of pilsner-style beers.

13. Stemmed Glass

Stemmed glasses are made with a narrow, elongated opening, similar to a wine glass. They have a long stem that keeps the drinker's hand away from the bowl, preventing the beer from warming up quickly.

14. Teku Glass

The teku glass is a versatile beer glass with a unique shape. It has a curved bowl that can be used for sniffing the beer's aromas, and then the beer is directed towards the drinker's mouth via a small opening.

15. Weizen Glass

Weizen glasses are made to hold wheat beers and have a narrow, curved lip. This design creates a natural seat for the beer, allowing the drinker to take in the banana or clove notes.

Note that different shapes and sizes of glasses can affect how the beer's aroma, flavor, and carbonation are experienced by the drinker. Restaurants may choose to use specific glassware to enhance the presentation and enjoyment of their beers.