Draught Operations > Serving Draught Beer > Glassware Temperature
- Serving between 38º to 44ºF delivers the best taste experience for most beer styles. Domestic lager beer can be enjoyed at 38º to 40ºF if served in a chilled glass. Beer served at near-frozen temperatures retains more CO2 gas (resulting in a more filling experience for the consumer) and blinds the taste experience (taste buds are “numbed,” resulting in a bland taste experience) in comparison with beer served at recommended temperatures.
- Room temperature glasses are preferred for craft beer but may cause foaming on highly carbonated beer.
- Chilled glasses are preferred for domestic lager beer, but they should be DRY before chilling. Wet glassware should not be placed in a freezer or cooler as it may create a sheet of ice inside the glass.
- Frozen glasses will create foaming due to a sheet of ice being formed when the beer is introduced to the glass. Extremely cold glass surfaces will cause beer to foam due to a rapid release of CO2 from the product.
- Water mist devices may be used to pre-wet and chill the glass interior prior to dispense. Glass interior should be mostly free of excess water before pouring.
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