Sure, lots and lots of places are just going to pour a draft into a 16oz glass and give you an inch of foam... and for most folks, that is just fine...

But there are rules as to the sort of glass or goblet that certain beers go into also.
Here's a bit of criticism...
http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/06/beer-glasses-best-glass-for-craft-beer-taste-test.html

Here's the basics:
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/types-of-glassware-for-serving-beer.html