Japanese Beer Glass “Geek Glass”: 300 Years of Craftsmanship The Ultimate Vessel for Beer Lovers When you search for a Japanese beer glass, you might picture the colorful, cut patterns of Edo Kiriko. While beautiful, there is another side to Japanese glass history that focuses purely on the “performance” of the drink. Let us introduce you the “Geek Glass.” Born from the 300-year-old tradition of Edo Glass (Edo-garasu), this is not just a cup. It is a precision instrument designed by Tokyo’s master artisans to unlock the full potential of craft beer. If you love IPA, Stout, or Lager, this glass will change the way you drink forever. A New Experience: Transforming Your Usual Craft Beer Why do beer geeks choose this glass? Because a simple pour into the Geek Glass evolves the flavor into something deeper and richer. Aroma: The moment you tilt the glass, the fruity scent specific to craft beer is amplified and reaches your nose directly. Taste: Bitterness is gently softened, allowing the fruitiness and the sweetness of the malt to stand out vividly. Appearance: The foam retention is surprisingly good. You can enjoy the beautiful layer of foam and the golden gradation of the liquid for a longer time. The Science: Why Beer Tastes Better in This Glass The change in flavor lies in the meticulously calculated, scientific design of the glass. Aroma: Concentrating the Scent The body of the glass is rounded and bulbous, wrapping generously around the hop aromas. In contrast, the mouth is narrowed. This design traps the aroma and lifts it all at once toward your nose. The density of the scent you inhale is completely different from a standard pint glass. Taste: Designed for Your Taste Buds The rim (mouth) of the glass curves slightly outward. This controls the speed and position of the beer flow.It flows slowly to the back of the tongue (where bitterness is felt). By managing this flow, the glass highlights the fruity sweetness and creates a mellow taste without sharp edges. Appearance: Trapping the Foam Because the mouth is narrowed, air inside the glass is trapped. This suppresses bubbles from bursting, maintaining a creamy, beautiful head of foam that protects the beer from oxidation. The beer hits the tip of your tongue first (where sweetness is felt). Realized by 300 Years of Technique: “Tajima Glass” Preserving Edo Glass However, realizing this unique form-“bulging widely on the outside while the rim is extremely thin”-while maintaining the thinness and transparency of the glass is no ordinary feat. This highly difficult shape was made possible by the artisans of “Tajima Glass” in Tokyo, who have inherited traditional techniques for nearly 300 years. National Traditional Craft “Edo Glass” Tajima Glass is a long-established manufacturer producing “Edo Glass” and “Edo Kiriko,” which are designated as National Traditional Crafts by the Japanese government. Their techniques are supported by skilled artisans certified as “Traditional Craftsmen.” 1,500 Degree Flame and “Mold Blowing” This glass is made using a highly advanced technique called “Mold Blowing” (Kata-fuki). Molten glass is wound onto a blowing pole from a kiln reaching internal temperatures of 1,500 degrees Celsius. The artisan then blows air into a dedicated mold while rotating the pole to shape it. “Original One-of-a-Kind” that Machines Can’t Mimic Every Geek Glass is 100% “Handmade.” The depth, texture, and extreme thinness of the glass-qualities machines cannot replicate-were realized only through years of passed-down skills. “Only with our skills can this shape be made.” As the artisans say, this glass is the crystallization of the craftsman’s spirit. A Glass for a Lifetime, Breathing with Japanese Craftsmanship The more you love beer, the more moved you will be the moment you take a sip. It is the ultimate piece where the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship-the pride of Japan-meets modern beer culture. It is chosen not only as a reward for yourself but also as a special gift for loved ones. We invite you to taste this emotion with your own tongue. Tap here, and experience how a glass changes your beer