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| I don’t quite subscribe to the theory (for lack of a better word) of the “right glass” for this or that style of beer. Firstly because sensory experiences can not be objectively evaluated or quantified (EDIT: outside of a controlled environment), and secondly because, although the science behind it is more or less solid, there are many other factors that contribute to the experience of drinking beer than the theory fails to take into account. But I don’t want to argue about that. I believe we will all agree that beer is best enjoyed when drunk from a glass (well, I prefer an earthenware mug, but let’s not argue about that, either).
However, if you still have friends among the normal people—you know, people who don’t give more than a fuck and a half about beer because, it’s just beer—sooner or later you will face a situation where glasses (let alone the “right one”) won’t be available. At best, there will be some plastic cups, but quite often not even that, and your only alternative will … |
Source: Beer Philosopher
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