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The 5 Glasses Every Home Bar Needs

Using the right glassware isn't just about looks. From Beer glasses, to Coupes, here's what you need.

By Team Made InOct 11, 2021
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Building a versatile glassware cabinet is all about trusting the process, not unlike honing your skills over the grill. The classic shapes are essential starting points for a well-run, home bar. Whether youโ€™re a beer-drinker, wine-fanatic, cocktail-sipper, or all three and then some, having the right types of glasses is essential. When you put the right drink in the right vessel, it just tastes that much better. Almost like it was designed for the job.

Beer Glasses

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You really shouldnโ€™t be drinking your beer out of the can, a pint glass, or just some random shaped glass you have lying around. To experience the full depth of flavor your craft brews have to offer, we recommend these glasses. Built with a curved lip to stack all of that delicious foam, an angled wide bowl to keep the aromas within nostrilโ€™s reach, and a titanium reinforced stem to keep your beer colder, longer, this glass is perfect for anything from IPAs to Stouts to even a Gose.

Coupe Glasses

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Legend has it that the coupe glass was modeled after Marie Antoinetteโ€™s, well, assets. Ours was most certainly not. Whether youโ€™re sipping champagne or whipping up a Martini at home, the tapered lip makes it better than a champagne flute and an easy-sipping party essential. Itโ€™s even dishwasher safe, so once the partyโ€™s over, cleaning up is a breeze. It's also the perfect martini glass.

Drinking Glasses

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A good set of drinking glasses is a must for any home bar. Whether youโ€™re just drinking water (hydration is key) or mixing up a Negroni, these glasses are some of the sleekest youโ€™ll find. With a thin lip, and crystal clear design, these glasses arenโ€™t just beautiful, theyโ€™re durable enough to be used on a nightly basis. And trust us, once you start using them, the rest of your glasses will start picking up dust.

Red Wine Glasses

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With a large bowl, a long stem, and a taper towards the rim of the glass, these Red Wine Glasses are perfect for your Burgundy, Napa Cabernets, or even Merlot (we wonโ€™t judge). Designed to oxygenate the tannins and limit acidity while opening up the bottleโ€™s full range of aromas and flavors, these dishwasher safe glasses will help your best, and not so best, bottles truly shine.

White Wine Glasses

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Yes, the type of glass matters for wine, people. Our White Wine Glasses are designed with a smaller bowl, since white wine requires less aeration than red. Theyโ€™re designed to keep a perfectly chilled white wine colder, for longer and the smaller bowl keeps the wineโ€™s aromas in the glass. So whether youโ€™re unwinding after a long day at the office, or preparing a meal with the perfect wine pairing, you can enjoy every last drop.