Snifter
Asnifter(also calledbrandy snifter,brandy glass,brandy bowl,or acognac glass) is a type ofstemware,a short-stemmedglasswhosevesselhas a wide bottom and a relatively narrow top. It is mostly used to serve aged brown liquors such asbourbon,brandy,andwhisky.
Design[edit]
The large surface area of the contained liquid helps evaporate it, the narrow top traps the aroma inside the glass, while the rounded bottom allows the glass to be cupped in the hand, thus warming the liquor. Most snifters will hold 180–240 ml (6–8 US fl oz), but are almost always filled to only a small part of their capacity. Most snifters are designed so that when placed sideways on a level surface, they will hold just the proper amount before spilling.[1]
A variant is called a pipe glass or pipe snifter, used for port and brandy.
Usage with beer[edit]
The attributes that have made the snifter a popular glass for brandy have also made it a preferred glass for some styles ofbeer,[2]mainly those that feature complex aromas and have anABVmeasure of 8% or higher, such asimperial stout,Baltic porter,barley wine,anddouble India pale ale.[3]
References[edit]
- ^"What is Brandy & a Cognac & How Do You Pour Them".Maryland Bartending Academy. February 16, 2010.Archivedfrom the original on 2021-12-12.RetrievedOctober 16,2010– via YouTube.
- ^"America's World Class Beer".Samuel Adams. Archived fromthe originalon 2012-01-21.
- ^"Small Tulip or Snifter".CraftBeer.August 21, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon January 21, 2013.RetrievedOctober 16,2010.
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