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By: wasabigelatine

wasabigelatine — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:55:09 +0000

Cat – the same is true for wine, but I’ve never had the chance to experience the differences myself. Apparently, the extent of the flavor enhancement using the proper glass shape is more evident with higher-quality wines. I use the chardonnay glasses for any type of wine, and the pinot noir ones when I’m drinking the same (and honestly, mostly because I like the shape and size of the glass). One of these days I’ll have to test this theory, though I don’t know what wines would be considered high-quality enough for me to notice a difference (if I could afford them), or even if my palate is good enough to detect any remarkable distinctions.

By: wasabigelatine

wasabigelatine — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:16:42 +0000

BB — ooh, what part of Spain were you in?

By: Cat

Cat — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:34:24 +0000

Uhh, there’s no way you can class up Bud. Well, maybe if you put it next to a Mad Dog 20/20.

*LOL* I think Bud would win a flavor comparison, but only because Bud has less flavor to offend with

By the way, different beer styles are suited to different glassware, so it’s ideal to match them as best you can, especially when serving a quality beer.

To what extent do you think this is true for wine?

By: Budget Babe

Budget Babe — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:19:00 +0000

For everyday, I also prefer the stemless glasses–so thanks for the validation! I like to have a glass handy while I’m cooking, so I’ll sip and put the glass down, hence less likely to tip it over or warm it up. I noticed wine and beer were often served in small stemless glasses at various cafes and bodegas throughout Spain, too (una copa as they’re called).

By: wasabigelatine

wasabigelatine — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 06:01:12 +0000

Good beer advice! And speaking of intolerable beers, have you seen the new Budweiser slogan — “the great American lager”? Uhh, there’s no way you can class up Bud. Well, maybe if you put it next to a Mad Dog 20/20.

By: Cat

Cat — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:02:03 +0000

I like the juice-glass-tumblers Italians use for everyday wine drinking, personally.

So I guess “HOLD THE GLASS BY THE STEM!” referred only to glasses that have a stem, and wasn’t a vote in the stem/less debate. Good to know.

When it comes to beer, one might do well to give opposite advice. If the beer is served too cold, as Americans are wont to do, I think one of the best ways to raise the beer to an acceptable temp is by holding the glass in your hand.

Of course different beers should be served at different temperatures, but if a beer has to be ice cold to taste tolerable, it doesn’t actually taste good.