Utopia Nucleated Toughened Conical Beer Glasses 280ml CE (48)
Product Description
These are a straightforward, well-made nucleated beer glass from Utopia's Conical range — a 280ml CE marked glass supplied in cases of 48. The conical profile is one of the...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 48
- Capacity
- 9¾oz / 280ml
- Diameter
- 72
- Dimensions
- 120(H) x 72(Ø)mm
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Product Description
These are a straightforward, well-made nucleated beer glass from Utopia's Conical range — a 280ml CE marked glass supplied in cases of 48. The conical profile is one of the most commonly used formats in UK pubs, bars, and casual dining operations, and for good reason: it stacks efficiently, handles well during service, and suits a wide range of draught and bottled beers.
The nucleation — a small etched or laser-cut point on the base of the glass — encourages a steady stream of bubbles, which helps maintain the head throughout service and improves the visual presentation of the drink. In a busy bar environment this makes a practical difference, particularly with lagers and ales where appearance matters to the customer. The toughened construction means the glass has been thermally strengthened throughout, making it more resistant to the knocks, thermal cycling, and repeated glasswasher passes that are part of daily operation in a commercial venue.
From an operational standpoint, this glass offers a few clear advantages:
- Nucleation supports consistent carbonation and head retention through service
- Toughened glass construction handles commercial glasswasher cycles reliably
- CE marked at 280ml, suitable for UK draught serving compliance
- Conical profile is widely recognised and easy for staff to handle at volume
- Pack of 48 provides a practical case quantity for bar stock management
These glasses are suited to pubs, bars, hotels, sports venues, and casual dining operations running a mainstream drinks offer. At 280ml they are a standard serving size — if your operation requires a larger format or a different profile, there are alternative options available within the range.
If you are unsure about which glass format or quantity works best for your setup, the team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Nucleated base promotes steady carbonation stream throughout service
- Fully toughened glass construction rated for commercial glasswasher use
- CE marked at 280ml for UK draught serving compliance
- Classic conical profile widely used across UK bar environments
- Supplied in a case of 48 for practical bar stock replenishment
Operational Benefits
- Head retention improves drink presentation during busy service periods
- Toughened construction reduces breakage rates and replacement frequency
- CE marking supports legal compliance for draught beer service
- Familiar glass shape reduces handling errors for front-of-house staff
- Case quantity simplifies ordering and reduces stock management effort
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 48
- Capacity
- 9¾oz / 280ml
- Diameter
- 72
- Dimensions
- 120(H) x 72(Ø)mm
- Material
- Toughened Glass
- Weight
- 220g
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes — the toughened construction is designed to withstand the thermal cycling and mechanical handling involved in commercial glasswasher use. As with all glassware, following correct rack loading and appropriate detergent concentrations will help maintain the glass condition and nucleation point over time.
- The CE mark confirms the glass has been verified to hold the stated capacity — in this case 280ml — which is relevant for UK draught beer serving compliance. If your operation serves beer by the pint or half pint under Weights and Measures requirements, you should ensure the serving size and glass format align with your licence conditions.
- This depends on your cover count, service speed, and glasswasher turnaround time, but a general working rule for a busy bar is three to four times the number of covers as a minimum glass holding. A case of 48 is a practical starting point for smaller operations; higher-volume venues may want to consider ordering multiple cases to maintain adequate stock through peak periods.