Just glance at any chic table setting and you’re likely to spot glassware from Maison Balzac – the cult homewares brand known for bringing French-inspired surrealism to the table.

From colourfully dotted Champagne coupes to wine glasses adorned with glossy suns, Maison Balzac has established itself as the benchmark for modern entertaining, offering a way to dine that’s equal parts playful, daring, and refined.

Now, the Australian brand turns its attention to another drinkware staple through a collaboration with Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co. Together, they’ve created a distinctive beer glass that redefines the standard middy.

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Named Cérès – after the Roman goddess of harvest and grain – the glass is handcrafted from borosilicate glass, each piece carefully shaped to enhance the sensory experience of drinking. From the gentle curve that captures aroma to the fine rim that supports the white, frothy foam crowning every pour, every element reflects a precise balance of form and function.

While Maison Balzac has perfected the design, Chuck & Son’s Brewing Co. bring generations of brewing expertise to the collaboration. The Sydney-based boutique brewery, founded by the legendary Chuck Hahn (of Hahn Beer fame) and his son Scott, produces a collection of classic, timeless beers – the kind best enjoyed from the perfect glass.

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With a 375ml capacity, the Cérès Beer Glass is ideal for a cold one on a hot summer’s day (the Original Pilsner would be our pick).

Retailing at $69AUD per set of two, it’s available from Maison Balzac boutiques, Chuck & Son’s Brewery, and online at maisonbalzac.com

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