![]() "Stein gut," which means "stone goods," and "Stein Krug," meaning "stone mug."Īuthentic German-branded beer steins come in many shapes and sizes. ![]() The origin of the German word "stein" has variations in meaning. In essence, a beer stein is a large mug or tankard that holds beer. Now, people the world over are well aware of steins and want in on the action. But it wasn't just German beer drinkers enjoying the famous German tradition of beer being poured into steins at an Oktoberfest party. Collectors find that collectible beer mugs hold their value and are willing to invest money in purchasing beer mugs to add to their beer stein collection.Īlthough the art of German-branded steins and beer dates back to the Middle Ages, Germans took their love for beer to taverns, festivals, and beer gardens and complemented this with steins and tankards. There is still a vibrant community of stein collectors around the world, highlighting that the value of the German beer mugs has not become obsolete. ![]() Collecting German Beer Steins remains a popular pastime to this day ranging from museum curators to casual collectors who are looking for a German gift idea. ![]()
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