A Brief History of German Beer Steins
German Beer Steins were originally produced to combat health issues that triggered the Bubonic Plague. Strict laws enforcing sanitation on the ingredients, transport, and quality of beer led to a vast improvement in the taste of German beer. This in turn placed a higher value and importance on the Beer Stein and made owning your own unique stein a thing of desire.
A Beer Stein became a status symbol and display piece for each German family, emblazoned with a household crest, shield or expression. As the old saying goes: "The German will place great value on that which brings him his food or drink." Likewise we place great care and esteem in bringing you an item which has fascinated collectors since the 13th century, The German Beer Stein.
Every Limited Edition German Beer Stein is individually numbered and stamped with the manufacturer's mark and country of origin, making each Beer Stein unique.
A not-quite-everyday reflection!
From Thewalt GmbH
~German Beer Stein Manfacturer~
What is a Beer Stein?
An authentic German Beer Stein is:
~ a drinking receptacle
~ a souvenir from Old Germany
~ a knickknack
~ a collector's piece
~ a kitsch item
~ an investment
~ an expression of gemuetlichke