Das Boot Glass Explained
Last updated on Aug 26, 2024Janine JonesCelebrate Oktoberfest with the iconic das boot glass to highlight German beer culture. Shaped like a boot with a long, slender design, this unique glassware is not just a novelty item, but it is also perfect for serving large quantities of beer at once. Whether you're looking to add a touch of tradition to your establishment or simply want to impress your customers with a memorable drinking experience, the das boot glass is sure to elevate your beer service game.
Shop All Beer Boot GlassesWhat Is a Das Boot?
A beer boot glass, commonly known as “das boot” in America, is a beer glass shaped like a boot. Das boot (pronounced dahs bohht) translates to “the boat” in German, while “beer boot” translates to “bierstiefel”. Germans do not refer to a beer boot as “das boot”, but rather “bierstiefel” or simply just “stiefel”. The beer-chugging das boot meaning most have adapted today comes from the 2006 film Beerfest in which five friends travel to Germany and compete in an underground beer-drinking competition during Oktoberfest. While Beerfest may be fiction, you can always host your own beer festival.
How Much Beer Is in a Boot?
The amount of beer in a boot differs based on the das boot glass size. The typical size of a German beer boot is 2 liters, which is approximately 5 pints. That means there are usually about 67 ounces in a das boot.
Das Boot Sizes
Not ready to stock up on 67-ounce beer glasses? That’s alright! Beer boot glasses come in a variety of sizes to suit different preferences and occasions. Whether you prefer a smaller glass for a quick drink or a larger one for a longer session, there's a das boot size for every need.
Some beer boot sizes available include:
- 9 ounces
- 12.5 ounces
- 17.5 ounces
- 35.2 ounces
How to Drink Das Boot
Watch our video on how to drink beer from a boot to learn how to use this unique glass correctly.
Spilling is more common when drinking from a beer boot because of its unique shape, and no one wants their favorite fall beer all down their shirt. The splashing most notably comes from the toe of the glass. The shape of the glass causes an air bubble to form at the toe while drinking. Once the beer recedes to a certain point in the boot, the bubble erupts and a tidal wave of beer pours out onto the drinker.
However, there is a strategic way to avoid a das boot mess. This is how to drink beer from a boot:
- Start by drinking from the beer boot glass with the toe pointing upwards.
- Slowly start to rotate the boot 90 degrees as you drink.
- Make sure the beer is at a full 90 degrees by the time the beer is almost to the ankle of the boot.
Show your customers the proper way to drink das boot while serving them a signature Oktoberfest charcuterie board!
Beer Boot Glass History
The history behind the German beer boot has a few different tales:
English Riding Club Beer Boot Origin
English horse riding and hunting clubs in the 1800s created glass drinking boots to mimic their riding boots, complete with spur straps, and would drink from these beer boot mugs at their hunting lodges. The English beer boot mugs are not a highly sought-after collector’s item. While they ran out of style in the mid-late 1800s, they became popular in Germany in the mid-1800s, lost the spurs and straps, and were manufactured to hold a higher volume of beer.
Prussian General Beer Boot Origin
A Prussian general promised his troops that, if they were successful in their next battle, he would take off his own boot, fill it with beer, and drink out of it. Once their battle was won and sanitary issues became a concern for the Prussian General, he had a glass boot made to drink the beer out of instead. The tradition carried on to German troops in WWI as a sign of good luck, providing a sense of comfort and comradery prior to battle.
If you’ve decided to adopt the beer boots tradition this year, we recommend serving a lighter type of beer since beer boots are typically used for their high volume capacity. A darker lager may be too heavy for beer-boot chugging. With so many different beer glasses, there’s only one that is so iconically German and perfect for your Oktoberfest celebrations.
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A beer garden is defined as an outdoor area where alcohol and food are served and consumed. Unlike other outdoor spaces that serve alcohol, beer gardens are surrounded by trees and other forms of greenery. Whether you’re just starting a bar or are trying to convert your establishment's existing patio space into something new, opening a beer garden offers many new opportunities to your business. Beer gardens give your patrons a chance to enjoy drinking outdoors in a fun new environment, allowing your establishment to create a social and community atmosphere. What Is a Biergarten? In some places, you may see the word biergarten (pronounced bee-uh-gah-ten) being used to describe outdoor drinking areas. The words beer garden and biergarten are used interchangeably because biergarten is the German pronunciation of beer garden. Any mention of a biergarten is referring to a traditional German beer garden. 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Beer gardens serve specific types of beer, including local craft beer and international lagers. Patrons expect a diverse selection of beers and it's common for beer gardens to include styles with higher ABVs. Like most bars, beer gardens may also serve other alcohol like hard seltzer, wine, liquor, or hard cider, but the star of the menu is almost always the garden’s selection of beer. Beer Garden Food When beer gardens were first started in 19th century Germany, food was not sold on the premises. Instead, patrons would bring their own food to the beer garden to enjoy with their alcohol. Although many modern beer gardens have done away with this practice, some traditional beer gardens may still allow you to bring your own food. Today, most beer gardens serve a smattering of standard bar foods that pair nicely with beer. Some of the most common beer garden foods you’ll find are snack items and fast finger foods like pretzels and nachos. However, some beer gardens may serve traditional German dishes such as knockwurst (sausage), hendl (chicken), and sauerkraut. Indoor Beer Garden Beer gardens are defined as outdoor spaces that serve alcohol, so by definition, an indoor beer garden cannot exist. Although an indoor establishment that serves alcohol and has a German or Bavarian theme may claim to be a beer garden, it is not truly a beer garden and is instead referred to as a beer hall. For a location to be a beer garden, it must be outside and surrounded by trees and other greenery. A beer garden is a fantastic addition to just about any bar or restaurant. Not only does a beer garden allow you to expand capacity and host patrons in a new environment, but it also creates a social and community environment for all to enjoy. The trend’s popularity was accelerated into prominence because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with so many overwhelming positives, it has staying power.
