Does the glass a beer is served in really affect its flavour?
Neil, Eating isn't Cheating
Friday, May 27, 2011
I've now added a third party poll button as Blogger's one wasn't working. So if you already voted please vote again!I've been considering a blog post on beer glasses for some time, specifically whether a certain type of glass actually changes a beers taste or aroma, or if it's just cosmetic. But then I decided I wanted to know what you thought first, to get an idea of peoples perceptions before I dive in with what I think. So here's your chance.
I'm not talking about branding here, forget what badge is on the glass, I'm talking about whether the shape of a glass actually effects the taste of the beer. You may have drank from an impressive looking Kwak glass, or a nice dumpy tulip shaped Duvel glass, but if you take the lovely Gold logo off the side does the shape of the glass still effect the flavour - or is it purely psychological?
I'll wade in with what I think in a weeks time. Though I will warn you, whatever the outcome of the poll, my minds pretty much made up....
Use the voting buttons on the top right to have your say, but please also feel free to comment below if you feel you have something to add to the debate.
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