Affordable And Sturdy Beer Mugs? We’ll Drink To That

While there’s a lot of tradition and etiquette around the best glasses to serve wine and cocktails in, the rules on beer are a lot shakier. There are some guides on the best beer mugs for specific beers, but that kind of knowledge is a lot more niche and less well known than, for example, the difference between a martini glass and a highball glass. That’s why a lot of beer drinkers just enjoy their favorite stouts and ales in whatever kind of glass they’re used to.

One of the most popular kinds of beer glasses are the tried and true mugs. They’re the kind you’d find at Oktoberfest — they’re typically heavy, tall, and feature a large handle. Among their major appeals is that their thickness provides some insulation to keep the beer cold. The added benefit of the weight and shape is that they’re harder to knock over than a pilsner or stemmed glass, which have smaller bases than mouths. Plus, mugs hold a lot of beer, so they’re perfect for filling up and kicking back without having to regularly get up to get another beer. There was even a researcher who suggested that a heavier glass makes the drinker feel like the beverage tastes better.

Whether you want a beer mug for your favorite IPA, or just a general use glass for water, tea, and soda, these are some of our favorite beer mugs on Amazon.