Riedel stemless glasses...for beer

We don't have a set of Belgian beer glasses to rival the Hopleaf. In fact, we don't have any traditional Belgian beer glasses at all. But I really like drinking Belgian-style ales, and I've found the Riedel 'O' Series is a very nice way to enjoy them.

Thin lip, round bowl, and a slight curve to concentrate the aroma. They may be a little taller and narrower than is ideal, but then again, maybe not. The aesthetics of glassware make a difference to me, and I find these preferable to sipping my Trappistes Rochefort 10 out of a pint glass.

Riedel, it's not just for wine anymore.

But it looks so much more... majestic.. in a goblet.
Where did you get the Rochefort? I'm a big fan of St Bernardus, which is pretty much the only Quadrupel I've ever tried.

I enjoy the beer goblets quite a bit, but there's something a bit off to me (aesthetically) drinking such a beer out of a long, thin, stemmed wine glass.

The beer came from my corner liquor store, Batson's Liquor (KC metro), which just happens to have a terrific beer selection.

Sorry it's not a little closer...I didn't realize it was hard to get in Chicago these days. Someone posted a pic of the bottle on LTH recently, and perhaps a little gloating? but I can't seem to find it right now. They may have a lead.

Rochefort 6, 8 and 10 can be found at Binny's.

Off topic-but does wimperoo win if there was a contest for the most self-effacing handle on lth?

I like the idea of using my glasses like, this but, does it make the beer warm faster? I've gone to using the double walled beer glass to keep the beer cold. http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product ... U=14252622[url]
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I like the idea of using my glasses like, this but, does it make the beer warm faster?

It would warm up faster in the Riedel, but most recommend drinking Belgians at "cellar temperature" around 50 degrees or so. With complex beers, I prefer that temp, because the flavors are more pronounced.

Personally, my benchmark for a good beer is how good it tastes at room temp. If it is great at room temperature, it is a well crafted beer.

What schenked said. I usually just crack these types of beers out of the fridge, rather than letting them warm a little on the counter, so the glass actually helps it get to appropriate temp faster.