Customer Reviews

Riedel Ouverture Beer/Icewater Glasses, Set of 4

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4 star:		(1)
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When we drink beer from a small-rimmed glass or straight from a can or bottle, we miss one of beer's great pleasures - the aroma! In that respect, these glasses fulfill the same function as well-designed wine glasses - allowing the "nose" to spread in the air in the glass above the liquid. That adds a whole new dimension to enjoying a brew. These glasses are plenty big enough. They're not designed to be filled to the brim. A healthy pour from an ordinary bottle or can will build a good head and provide enough room for vaporization. Truly, it raises the flavor profile to a new dimension.

Considering that they're very thin glass, these glasses are durable enough for everyday use if you don't bang them around with abandon. My original set of four lasted about six years before the last one cracked - not bad considering that they were washed in the dishwasher and, before use, put into the freezer for a few minutes to ice them. If you're seriously devoted to enjoying a great beer, these glasses are worth every penny, and make a very thoughtful gift for your beer-drinking friends. (A sure way to become my friend - send me some more Riedel beer glasses!)

I bought these to go with my Riedel Vinum wine glasses because the Vinum water glass is just too small to be useful. These are just right for a water glass, nice big bowl and a short stem. They have the same cut edge as the Vinum glasses, and you really wouldn't know that they're not crystal by looking at these and the Vinum side-by-side. Note: the box they come in isn't very strong, and the glasses can break in shipping. Amazon replaced my broken glasses with no questions.

Over the years I have had several sets of wine and water glasses. I've treasured the Waterford due to the craftsmanship and cost. But the Riedel glasses add an elegance to the table by virtue of their shape. The thinner lip and specific shape adds to the enjoyment of each type of wine, even beer and water. The only drawback is that the thin glass is more prone to breakage. Gently hand wash these. 5 stars for more formal times; 4 for every day use.

This is a good product. Dishwasher safe. Only thing I would change would be to make the glass just a little bit smaller and shorter. As it is, it probably would not fit in all dishwashers.

These glasses are exactly what I was looking for - they re beautiful and the stem is short, so they are not easily toppled. Ice water seems to taste colder in these glasses -- so I'm sure beer would taste colder, too. I love them!

We have several kinds of Riedel glasses, only the beer ones where missing. Now we got them, and like them a lot. Can be used for all kinds of beer;-)

I have been giving my grandson and his wife a set each birthday and they love the quality and beauty of the products and thanks to Amazon for making it possible to give such a gift.

As always Amazon stood behind its merchandise. I bought these as a gift many times and the recipients are always very happy with them