Also known as a Chalice (mostly due to recent Stella Artois advertisements), this glass will typically have a long stem, wide mouth and thick glass wall. The stem allows you to keep a low grip, reducing heat transfer from your hand to the beer. The thick glass only further assists in keep the beer contained within cold. The wide mouth is for healthy gulps.
The Goblet will typically have a sculptured stem or bottom (as pictured) while the Chalice will have other elaborate decorations such as a silver or gold laced rim. Perhaps the most "beautiful" thing about this glass isn't something that is typically seen or noticed.....this glass is usually scored/etched/scratched on the inside bottom which produces a steady stream of small bubbles (also known as a carbon dioxide nucleation point). The bubbles help maintain a healthy head on the beer, as well as a constant aroma!
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