Periodic Beer Glass
Spelling “Beer” with chemical elements serves several functions. First, it’s a warning to those who may mistake a light-colored ale for something less exciting, and second, it’s a gentle reminder of the chemistry that’s crucial for the crafting of holiday beverages (and indeed, year-round beverages).
Not that you’d want to drink a combination of beryllium and erbium, the two elements whose symbols spell “Beer” on this glass from ThinkGeek.com. Beryllium, Be, is an alkaline earth metal typically found in gemstones and high-tech wizardry. Erbium, Er, is a rare earth metal that can sometimes look pink and often used in photographic filters and optical communication systems.
Drink beer instead.