Customer questions and answers

• How truly "unbreakable" are these AIOS Tritan glasses, and what exactly is Tritan plastic?
  The AIOS Craft Beer Glasses are crafted from premium Tritan plastic, a state-of-the-art material renowned for being virtually indestructible. While no material is absolutely impervious to extreme force, Tritan is exceptionally resistant to shattering, chipping, and cracking, making it a revolutionary alternative to traditional glass. Unlike glass, it won't splinter into dangerous shards if dropped, ensuring maximum safety for both indoor and outdoor use. Tritan is also BPA-free, meaning your beverages remain pure and free from harmful chemicals often found in lesser plastics. This combination of extreme durability and safety makes them ideal for environments where traditional glass is a hazard, like poolside, camping, or lively gatherings.

• Do these glasses really look like real glass, or is there a noticeable difference in clarity or feel?
  One of the most impressive features of the AIOS Tritan Craft Beer Glasses is their exceptional clarity, making them almost impossible to distinguish from real crystal glass. Tritan plastic is specifically engineered to offer a sophisticated, high-end aesthetic that mimics the brilliance and transparency of traditional glassware. You'll find they possess a premium feel and a satisfying weight, far superior to typical plastic drinkware. This means you can enjoy the elegant presentation of your favorite craft beers without the constant worry of breakage. The design ensures your guests will be impressed by their appearance, often mistaking them for actual glass until they experience their remarkable durability firsthand.

• How does the specific shape of the AIOS glass enhance the beer-drinking experience, especially for craft beers?
  The AIOS Craft Beer Glass features a distinctive balloon or snifter shape, which is not merely for aesthetics but is intelligently designed to significantly enhance your sensory experience. This specific contour concentrates the volatile aromatic compounds and complex notes of your craft brew, directing them towards your nose before each sip. By capturing and delivering the beer's intricate bouquet, the design allows you to fully appreciate every nuance of its character – from hoppy IPAs to rich stouts or crisp pilsners. This focus on aroma transforms a simple drink into a full-bodied tasting experience, elevating your appreciation for the depth and complexity of your chosen beverage, much like premium grolsch glasses are known to do.

• How much better do these Tritan glasses insulate compared to traditional glass, and for how long?
  The AIOS Tritan Craft Beer Glasses offer superior insulating properties compared to standard glass, providing a noticeable advantage in maintaining beverage temperature. While exact duration can vary based on ambient conditions, these glasses are designed to keep your craft beers, lagers, or even soft drinks refreshingly cold for significantly longer periods on a hot summer day. Conversely, they also excel at retaining warmth for hot beverages. This enhanced thermal performance means your drink stays at its optimal temperature for extended enjoyment, preventing rapid warming or cooling that often occurs with traditional glass, thereby enhancing your overall drinking pleasure and versatility for various beverages and occasions.

• Are these glasses genuinely dishwasher safe, and will they cloud or scratch over time with regular washing?
  Yes, the AIOS Tritan Craft Beer Glasses are genuinely dishwasher safe, designed for effortless cleaning and everyday convenience in both home and commercial environments. Tritan plastic is highly resistant to detergents and high temperatures, ensuring that the glasses maintain their crystal clarity and do not cloud, haze, or develop a milky appearance even after numerous wash cycles. Furthermore, Tritan boasts superior scratch resistance compared to traditional glass or other plastics like polycarbonate. This means they will retain their pristine look and feel, resisting the minor abrasions that can dull other drinkware over time, making them a practical and long-lasting addition to your collection.

• Can these AIOS glasses be used for other beverages besides craft beer, and are they suitable for hot drinks?
  Absolutely! While specifically designed to enhance the craft beer experience, the AIOS Tritan glasses are incredibly versatile and suitable for a wide array of beverages. Their superior insulating properties make them perfect for keeping lagers and soft drinks colder for longer, but they are also fully capable of holding hot beverages. Whether you're enjoying a morning coffee, an evening tea, or a mulled wine, these glasses will retain warmth more effectively than traditional glass. This multi-purpose functionality, combined with their unbreakable nature, makes them an ideal choice for any drink, any time, and any setting, from casual family meals to elegant outdoor entertaining.

• Is Tritan plastic truly safe and BPA-free, and are there any other chemicals I should be aware of?
  Yes, the AIOS Craft Beer Glasses are crafted from premium Tritan plastic, which is certified BPA-free. This is a crucial health consideration, as BPA (Bisphenol A) is a chemical that has raised concerns about potential health effects. Tritan is specifically engineered to be free from BPA and other harmful chemicals, ensuring that your drinks remain pure and untainted. It's a material widely recognized for its safety and is often used in baby bottles and medical equipment. You can enjoy your beverages with complete peace of mind, knowing that your AIOS glasses are a healthy and safe choice for you and your family.

• Is the 550ml capacity a standard pint size, and what are the exact dimensions for storage?
  The AIOS Craft Beer Glasses have a generous capacity of 550ml, which is approximately 18.6 fluid ounces. While a standard UK pint is 568ml (20 fl oz), and a US pint is 473ml (16 fl oz), the 550ml capacity is perfectly suited for a full serving of most craft beers, lagers, or other beverages, offering ample room for a good head of foam. Regarding dimensions for storage, each glass has a brim diameter of 85mm and a height of 150mm. These compact yet substantial dimensions make them easy to store in most kitchen cabinets or bar setups, while still providing a comfortable and impressive presence in hand.

• What does the 12-month warranty cover, and what is the expected lifespan of these glasses under normal use?
  The AIOS Craft Beer Glasses come with a comprehensive 12-month warranty, providing you with peace of mind regarding your purchase. This warranty typically covers manufacturing defects and issues arising from normal use within the specified period, ensuring that your glasses meet our high standards of quality and performance. Given their construction from virtually indestructible Tritan material, the expected lifespan of these glasses under normal use is exceptionally long. They are designed to withstand countless drops, washes, and uses without shattering, chipping, or losing their clarity, making them a durable and long-term investment for your drinkware collection, far outlasting traditional glass.

• How do these Tritan glasses compare to other plastic drinkware like acrylic or polycarbonate in terms of quality and performance?
  The AIOS Tritan Craft Beer Glasses stand head and shoulders above drinkware made from other plastics like acrylic or polycarbonate. While acrylic and polycarbonate offer some level of durability over glass, Tritan is a premium, state-of-the-art material that surpasses them in several key areas. Tritan offers superior crystal clarity, making it virtually indistinguishable from real glass, whereas other plastics can often appear duller or cloudier. It also boasts significantly higher impact resistance, making it truly shatterproof, and superior scratch resistance, ensuring it retains its pristine appearance much longer. Furthermore, Tritan is BPA-free, a health advantage not always guaranteed with other plastic types, making it the top choice for quality, safety, and longevity.