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Dartington Beer and Cider Glasses

by admin on 26/02/10 at 12:04 pm

There is nothing quite like a glass of beer, lager or cider to quench the thirst.

We are fortunate in Dorset to have two historic local breweries Hall and Woodhouse Ltd in Blandford Forum and Palmers Brewery in Bridport, still producing fine ales. You can savour their beers at local public houses throughout the year and also at a number of seasonal beer festivals offering sample tasting of the extensive range.

Here are a couple of annual events where you can sample the best that these and other local breweries have to offer.

The Big Bournemouth Beer Festival

The Big Bournemouth Beer Festival takes place at the Bournemouth International Centre from the 2nd to 4th April. Why not make the most of the long Easter weekend to sample the extensive choice at this Festival sponsored by Hot Rocks. The event, is held in the Purbeck Hall, and as well as local favourites, features 150 beers from across the UK including Breweries such as Dark Star, Orkney, Great Orme, Oakham, Holdens Bowman Ales and Stewarts.

Dorchester Beer Festival

Dorchester is home to Beerex an annual beer festival, staged jointly by Dorchester Round Table, Dorchester Ellipse and the West Dorset branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra). This year’s event took place on the 5th & 6th February, serving 80 ales, with new sponsors, the Dorset Piddle Brewery.

With the rise of micro breweries there has never been such a wide choice of ale to savour, and to enhance the enjoyment, investment in a seriously good drinking glass is called for. Such superb ales, lovingly created from the finest natural ingredients, can truly be best appreciated and savoured from glasses specially designed to enhance your drinking pleasure.

As they say “a good drink tastes even better in the right glass”.

Dartington Beer Glasses

Dartington Glass, as it was originally called, was established in 1967, in Torrington, Devon, as a manufacturer of quality glassware. Since then it has evolved and developed a range of beer, lager and cider glassware and crystal from which you can enjoy your favourite drink.

Here are a few ideas from quality glass makers, Dartington.

Dartington Beer Tankard

The Dartington Beer Tankard stands 167mm tall with a trumpet-shaped rim and will hold 57cl of beer.

The Tankard is handmade in Devon and is ideal for those who appreciate the flavours of the finest beer, real ale or lager.

The Beer Tankard from Dartington makes a perfect gift in its presentation box and is priced at £15.

Dartington Beer Tankard in Crystal

This handmade Dartington Crystal Beer Tankard is ideal for Real Ale connoisseurs and measures 142mm in height with a capacity of 60cl.

Its simple design contains 24% Lead Crystal and is perfect for engraving.

At £39 it would make the perfect gift for a beer loving friend to enjoy.

Dartington Cream of the Crop Range

Dartington have launched their Cream of the Crop range of handmade crystal drinking glasses which are specially designed to enhance the drinkers enjoyment of the finest ales, cider and lager

Cream of the Crop Beer/Ale Glass

The Dartington Cream of the Crop Beer / Ale Glass stands 190mm tall and will hold 60cl.

This is one of those glasses that are perfect for relaxing whilst you enjoy a glass of beer or ale.

Priced at £30, each glass is presented in an attractive gift pack making it an ideal present.

Cream of the Crop Cider Glass

This Dartington Cream of the Crop Cider Glass stands 220mm tall and will hold 60cl.

The cider glasses have generously sized bowls, solid crystal stems and a sturdy foot giving each glass a luxurious feel in the hand.  The well thought out design is tailored to keep the hand from over warming or obscuring the liquid, ensuring the colour and condition is properly appreciated.

Priced at £30, the Cream of the Crop Cider Glass will help you appreciate your favourite cider in the comfort of your home.

Cream of the Crop Lager Glass

The Dartington Cream of the Crop Lager Glass stands 245mm tall and will hold 50cl.

The handcrafted crystal glass is specially designed for lager with its gentle rounded and reassuringly chunky glass features.

The Lager Glass has a flared lip to ensure you enjoy the taste to the fullest, while the base prevents the dreaded warming of the lager!

Each glass is presented in an attractive gift pack making it the ideal present and is priced at £30.

Dartington Ultimate Beer Glass

This Ultimate Beer Glass from Dartington is 158mm tall and will hold 57cl.

It is the Ultimate gift for Beer lovers. These glasses come in their very own unique tube gift packaging.

Also great for engraving onto in order to give it a personal touch.

Priced at £15 it is a perfect affordable gift.

Dartington Ultimate Cider Glass

The Ultimate gift for Cider lovers anywhere. The Ultimate Cider Glass from Dartington is Slim and tall, the Cider glass enhances the golden colours and clean taste of this great drink and can easily accommodate a healthy serving of ice.

This Cider glass from Dartington makes a perfect gift in its presentation tube.

The glass stands 178mm tall and will hold 50cl.

Price: £15

So, for those who appreciate a glass of the finest real ale, cider, or lager, the current choice and quality available is staggering and, with companies such as Dartington fulfilling the need for great glassware, there really has never been a better time to enjoy this simple pleasure from the comfort of your home.

To take a look at the range of Dartington Beer Glasses available from On The Table, you won’t be disappointed.