WTF is a Geordie Schooner? That was my first thought when a package from Newcastle arrived with a CD, glass, and a bottle of Newcastle. It turns out the Geordie is the glass. From the press release:
Originally called the Wellington glass, it became so popular in the city of Newcastle that it was renamed the Geordie Schooner – a tribute to the local residents nicknamed “Geordies.” The city of Newcastle’s bartenders continue to serve Newcastle Brown Ale in the same glass, and now beer drinkers stateside can appreciate the tradition.
The Geordie Schooner’s style is designed to enhance the draught beer experience, creating a unique pour that highlights the beer’s incredibly smooth flavor. The robust glass shape is as functional as it is good looking. The wide rim traps the rich, caramel aromas, thereby enhancing the flavor. The Schooner’s nucleated bottom features an etched star that allows CO2 bubbles to escape out of the ale, retaining the creamy foam head to create a refreshing and lively taste until you reach the bottom of the glass.
Mine must have gone through the Ace Ventura treatment because it arrived a bit broken:
That didn’t stop me from pouring a chilled Newcastle in it though:
According to the release, this glass will show up in select bars and restaurants in the US (not sure about other countries) in a 16 and 20 ounce version.
In case you’re wondering what a “nucleated bottom” looks like, here’s the star etched in the bottom:
Has anyone seen this in the wild anywhere yet?
I was served a beer with this glass at a bar, but the beer was not Newcastle.
That’s great. I do like the shape of this glass so hopefully you had something good in it too.
Nice! they sent me one too, but they sent me a mini keg!
I got the keg too, but well after the glass.
Apparently, this is the standard glass in the UK. When I checked wikipedia, they have a similar shape, but not as bold a print on them.