nobody I know seems to be able to find when the glass dimple mug was first introduced - even some of the brewers!
2007-02-17 21:52:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I found this, if its any help. It says the dimples were added to save money by saving glass. They came about in the 1920's. Anyway, here's the article.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/1239522.stm
2007-02-17 21:59:26 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Jug" glasses, or "dimple mugs", are shaped more like a large mug with a handle. For added strength, they are molded with a grid pattern of thickened glass on the outside, somewhat resembling the segmentation of a WWII-era hand grenade. These glasses are rarer than the other types and are regarded as more traditional.
You may want to research "Jug" glasses.
Good luck!
2007-02-17 22:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by IndianaHoosier 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nearest I can find is the introduction of glass "steins" (with a lid) in Germany in the late 18th century when they became economic to produce.
2007-02-17 22:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by Del Piero 10 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋