Next, Pellegrini aimed to design a realistic beer glass. But he had to make some simplifications. He assumed that the base would insulate heat perfectly. (In reality, a thick glass base and the ...

First off, we have the tall, slender aspect of the design. When you pour a light beer into a pilsner glass, the bubbly effervescence is on full display. Unlike a pint glass, which can contribute ...

The 19-ounce glass features a ridged base that aerates the beer with every sip, leading to a narrow waist and a flared lip.

However, bottled beer only started to be a thing in the 19th century, when brewers realised glass would keep it fresh. Beer was stored in clear glass and when left in the sun for too long ...