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Technical Resources
Technical Resources

Beer Glass
Straight sided shell, range from 6 3/4 to 10 ounce capacity.


Beer Stein
Handled mug of heavy weight.

Capacity range from 8 to 16 ounces.


Cocktail
Low straight side glass, occasionally tapered shape.

3 1/2 to 4 ounce capacity,


Collins
Straight shell, 10 to 10 1/2 ounce capacity, sometimes frosted.


Cooler
Tall slim glass for Summer beverages.

Varied capacities, 15 to 16 ounces are popular.


Delmonico
Straight sided 5 ounce glass, sometimes tapered.


Ice Tea
Straight shell, 12 ounce capacity is most average size.


Highball
Straight side, 10 to 12 ounce capacity.


Juice
Usually low shaped glass, ranging from 5 to 6 ounces.


Malted
10 ounces straight sided glass used for fountain service.


Milk
8 ounce glass, often bulge-shaped.


Old Fashioned
Average size is 8 ounce; (double old fashioned available up to 15 ounces).


Pilsner
Bulge top beer glass, ranging from 6 to 12 ounce capacity.


Room Tumbler
Small water glass, 8 ounce capacity.


Side Water
Small, often heavy base straight side glass, 5 ounce capacity.


Soda
Bulge top shell weight glass, 10 to 12 ounce capacity.


Split
Straight side or tapered shell, 7 ounce capacity.


Water
Bulge top shell weight, 6 to 10 ounce capacity.


Whiskey
Pressed glass with heavy base, often lined to denote actual capacity.

Range from 7/8 to 3 ounce capacity,