Everyone is familiar with the all-purpose American pint glass: the v-shaped beer glass you’ll find at any bar. But visit a brewery’s taproom or a more craft beer-focused watering hole, and you’ll quickly discover an array of beer glass types that, to the untrained eye, seem odd and random. Some are bulbous at the bottom, while others have a concave shape. Why? At Tippsy Marketplace, we boast a large collection of sake ware, but we also offer various types of beer glasses and beer mugs. That’s because beer is hugely popular in Japan! Even if you go out for a night of sake or cocktails, the first round will usually be “toriaezu biru,” meaning “beer for now.” Get acquainted with various beer glass shapes by exploring simple yet elegant “Aderia” drink ware. “Aderia” Craft Beer Master Glass Exhilarate, Mellow, and Profound are three styles that suit the aroma and taste of specific beer types; saisons, fruit ales, and stouts, respectively. Hailing from Aichi prefecture, these beer glasses are less than $25 each. Other Tippsy offerings showcase the time-honored traditions and exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese pottery techniques passed down through the centuries. The Turkish Blue Shigaraki Cup, for example, combines Shigaraki pottery with a vibrant, Middle Eastern glaze for a mesmerizing, all-purpose vessel. Handcrafted items like these may cost a bit more — in this case, $45 — but are totally worth it. Have fun experimenting!