THE BEST BEER VESSEL: RIEDEL IS 'JUST RIGHT'

Riedel has made its name in world-class wine glass stems and decanters - known as THE vessel of choice in wine. Now, Riedel expands its reach in the craft of consumption with its introduction of the Riedel Beer Glass.

I decided to conduct a taste test sipping the summer season appropriate Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy from 1) the bottle, 2) a frosty mug & 3) a Riedel Beer Glass. While the bottle is convenient and the mug is traditional, it's Riedel's Beer Glass that is refined. Here's what I found on the nose & the palate:

On the Nose
Bottle: Too Small (Subdued)
Mug: Too Cold (Muted)
Riedel: Just Right
"Aromatics opened up releasing notes of lemon curd & lemon drop hard candies."

On the Palate
Bottle: Too Fizzy (Concentrated Carbonation)
Mug: Too Cold (Dull)
Riedel: Just Right
"Expansive flavors flourished here."

At the end of the day, Riedel was 'just right'.

Cheers,