Learn more about glass

If you’ve ever wandered down the alcohol aisle in the supermarket, you’ve likely noticed the endless variety of beer brands, flavours, and of course, packaging. From pilsners and ales, to bottles and cans, beer comes in every colour and size. At some point, you’ve probably asked yourself: what difference does it make if a beer comes in a glass bottle or can?

Whether it’s a bright lager, a golden-orange pale ale, or a dark, rich stout, you’ve probably noticed that beers come in a wide range of colours. But have you wondered the same about their bottles?

8 out of 10 consumers believe in glass as a packaging material for the future, recognising its recyclability, reusability and health benefits as the glass industry continues its path towards climate neutrality

Glass dairy containers are good for the environment because glass is one of the most recyclable materials you can use. And milk just tastes better when it’s in glass!

Whether it’s cracking open a cold lager to cool down on a summer day or enjoying a carefully crafted bottle of ale in the local bar, we bet that when it comes to planning your next beer, you’re thinking about glass. But why is it that we enjoy beer better when it comes in glass? In this article we’ll not only explain to you why your favourite drink tastes different in glass, but also how you can store your beer at home for the best experience.

The circular economy begins again as it ends, forming an endless cycle of materials. Glass is the perfect example of this when we think of the physical transformation from sand to glass and back to sand again, through the process of recycling.