Nonic – a beer glass of British origin

Nonic – a beer glass of British origin

Alternative names (various languages)

• Nonic Pint (Glass)

• English Pub Beer Glass

• English Pint (Glass) – English pint

Typical volumes

• 1 British (Imperial) pint = 20 British fluid ounces (fl. oz.), i.e. approx. 570 ml

• In local conditions 0.3 l and 0.5 l, sometimes also 0.4 l

Description:

The main feature of this slightly conical glass is a bulging ring just below the top rim, which allows for a good grip (it won't easily slip out of your hand) and easy storage, as the glasses can be easily stacked inside each other without sticking together. Nonic, as the name suggests ("no nick" in English = no chipping), is characterized by high resistance of the rim against cracking or chipping. It is often said that the bulging ring contributes to this.

The glass has a wide mouth, which allows beer to be served with a nice head of foam (low or high depending on the style). It is perhaps the most typical glass of Great Britain's pubs, where it largely replaced the tulip pint. The Nonic is a British invention, which is why we encounter it mainly with Anglo-American styles. Among its advantages is cheap production – it is very cost-effective glassware, which is why it is so widespread.
Nonic beer glass

Quite logically, the Nonic is recommended for serving beers from Great Britain and North America. It is one of the most universally used glasses – in an English pub, a bartender will pour practically anything into it. Its popularity is high here as well, where bars use it (not always correctly) for all types of top-fermented beers.

Inspired by the publication by Ondřej Nývlt and Petr Novotný "Pivní sklo a pivní styly" 2019

Condec note:

We do not recommend stacking glasses as this leads to their damage. It is not entirely true that this is the cheapest beer glass.

Nonic in practice

0.25 Nonic glass for Bierfest in Vienna

Printed glasses for beer festivals and wine celebrations

Printed beer glasses and wine glasses for festivals and celebrations. Condec supplies Nonic, Miski, and other glassware types with fill lines for tastings.
Tubinger and Nonic Beer Glasses for Pivovar Prokopák

Tubinger and Nonic Beer Glasses for Pivovar Prokopák

When choosing suitable beer glassware for a brewery, microbrewery, or pub, not only aesthetics but also functionality plays a role. Every type of beer deserves a glass that enhances its taste, aroma, and presentation.

Nonic beer glass

Nonic

One of the most famous beer glasses in the world. Nonic was created for British pubs and remains a proven classic to this day.