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Glassware & accessories.

In Belgium, the glass is half the ritual. Every beer has its proper vessel, here's where to find authentic chalices, flutes, and the tools of the perfect serve.

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Fast, affordable everyday glassware and gift sets. For authentic branded abbey glasses, see the specialist shops below.

Belgian beer chalicesHeavy-stemmed goblets for Dubbels, Quads and Trappist ales.Tulip glassesBulbous, flared-rim glasses for Tripels, Strong Goldens and Saisons.Teku tasting glassesThe modern stemmed tasting glass, favored for sensory evaluation.Beer glassware gift setsMixed sets, a good first kit or a gift for a fellow enthusiast.

Glassware Retailers

Specialized online shops that ship authentic branded glassware worldwide.

Belgian Beer FactoryMassive selection of branded glasses for almost every Belgian brewery.Beer of BelgiumCurated selection of hard-to-find chalices and flutes.The Belgian ShopA veteran exporter offering rare vintage glassware and collector's items.

Trappist Brewery Stores

Direct sources for the holy grails of glassware, supporting the abbeys directly.

Chimay Official ShopPurchase the iconic silver-rimmed chalices directly from Scourmont Abbey.Orval ShopThe legendary Henri Jacobs designed glass, crucial for the Orval experience.Westmalle Café & ShopVisit the café across from the abbey to buy their cut-glass chalices.

Additional Glassware Types

Beyond the chalice: specialized vessels for specific styles and experiences.

DuroborHistorical Belgian glass manufacturer known for robust, heavy-based tasting glasses.Rastal TekuThe Teku glass is widely used by modern Belgian craft brewers for sensory analysis.Spiegelau Beer ClassicsHigh-end crystal tulip glasses favored by sommeliers for delicate Saisons.

Serving Accessories

The tools of the trade for the perfect café serve ritual.

Gambrinus Club (Coasters)For collectors of 'sous-bocks' (coasters), essential for the proper table presentation.Retap (Skimmers)Source for 'coupe-mousse' knives used to slice the head off a draft pour.Belgian BrewerianaA resource for vintage serving trays, enamel signs, and tap handles.

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