Rethinking The Pint Glass

Calling all designers. The Guardian argues in favor of new pint glass. That's right, the iconic widemouthed relic is in need of a makeover. 

The history of the pint glass stretches from the 19th century when drinkers sipped from pint sized pewter and china beer pots.  After the World War II, beer drinkers reached for dimpled mugs. And, in the 1960s' the pint glass, as we know, was introduced.

With increased sales of niche and local craft beers and mainstream beer sales down, a new take on the pint glass might entice the industry. Beer brands have tossed around ideas to make the pint edgier by adding logos and "world-renowned sensory experts to develop the ultimate pint glass for drinking Samuel Adams Boston Lager.

Knowledge is already floating. White wine glasses are ideal for light beers like pilsner and wheat beers. Larger red wine glasses display the best in dark, fuller-bodied beers like porter allowing the drinker to warm up the beer and "swirl the aromas awake."

Have an idea to redesign the celebrated pint glass? Bring back the pewter? Tweak the china? Now is your chance!

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