Own the Authentic German Beer Steins

Dating back to its German roots, the beer Stein was originally produced with a permanently attached hinged lid in the 14^th century. The lid was a result of a public fear which spread widely related to hygiene issues triggered by the bubonic plague i.e. Black Death. In order to fight the serious health issues, the lid was used to prevent fleas, flies and other pesky bugs from entering your drink. But later on, it turned into a status symbol throughout the general masses of Germany. Collecting Steins became a thing of pride and being a class apart.

Let’s come to the origin of these wonderful art pieces and know from where they got their names and what made them so popular.

Initially, these German beer Steins were made using stone. The word Stein is an abbreviation of Steinzeugkrug which means a stoneware tankard. The traditional beer mug workers use porcelain, wood and pewter and as well as glass and silver later in time. Most of the contemporary German beer mugs are handmade and hand painted. In 1900s, collecting authentic and antique beer tankards became a very popular hobby of beer enthusiasts.

Beer Steins are also popular throughout North America, Great Britain, France, Japan, and Russia which typically come in the size of half liter and full liter. Most of the best online retail stores sell handmade and hand painted beer jugs that are completely made in Germany by highly skilled potters. The potters use only high quality clay from the West Walt region of Germany. It is a well-known saying which is known by everyone in Germany that if the Stein isn’t made in Germany then it isn’t a Stein.

Most of the mugs are used in the Bavarian part of Germany but the clay used to produce them comes from the Westerwald region of Germany. It is so, as the region is well known for its high quality and substantial clay deposits. This is the main reason why most of the manufacturers who still produce German Steins are located here. One of the factories which still produce high class beer mugs is TheBeersteinShop and in January 2011, it also started producing Steins under the name of Thewalt 1893. Souvenir Relief, Crest, Specialty, and Limited Edition Steins are the specialties of these producers. So always ask your online store retailer about the manufacturer of the beer mug. 

If your mug is authentic, then retailer will gladly let you know about its origin else not.