Beer flight

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A beer flight or beer stick is a method of serving a variety of beers, in relatively small quantities, for tasting.

A typical flight consists of three or more one-third of a pint (or anything from 2-5 ounces) 189 ml (or anything from 57-142 ml) glasses of different beers, which may be presented on a dedicated frame or tray.{{cite web |title=A Beer Geek's Guide to Beer Flights |url=https://learn.kegerator.com/beer-flights/ |website=Kegerator |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=19 June 2014}} The tray may also be known as a beer stick, or beer paddle.

A flight may include several beers (say, a pilsner, an IPA and a stout) from one brewery, or the same style but from several breweries, or a combination of both.{{cite web |title=What is a Flight of Beer & Beer Flights? |publisher= Crooked Pint Ale House |url=https://www.crookedpint.com/blog/what-is-a-beer-flight/ |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=7 September 2022}}

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Beers may be presented—and intended for consumption—in a deliberately chosen order, such as light-to-dark, low-to-high strength or young-to-old.{{cite web |title=The Dos and Don'ts of Enjoying a Craft Beer Flight |url=https://cheersall.com/blogs/news/the-dos-and-don-ts-of-enjoying-a-craft-beer-flight |website=Cheers All |access-date=27 February 2024 |date=27 May 2022}}

A variety of beer flight kits, comprising glasses and a compatible tray, are sold for use at home.{{cite web |title=Thornbridge Wooden Beer Flight Paddle and 3 x 1/3rd of a pint glasses |url=https://thornbridgebrewery.co.uk/products/thornbridge-wooden-beer-flight-paddle-and-3-x-1-3rd-of-a-pint-glasses |website=Thornbridge Brewery |access-date=27 February 2024 }}