German Steins carries a wide variety of hand blown 1 liter glass beer boots. Weighing in at a hefty three pounds, 1 liter beer boots make great gifts, party favors, and trophies.

Custom Beer Boot Glasses

The iconic 1 liter beer boot is a necessity at any beer fest or Oktoberfest party. Customers looking to buy beer boots can show their German pride with a Bavarian Lion Crest, the Deustchland Crest, and more. Service members can also buy commemorative beer boots with every branch of America’s military available. Want something special? Customers can even order custom engraved 1 liter beer boots from German Steins. 1 liter beer boots make a great gift for your drinking buddies, or a trophy for those with enough constitution to face Das Boot!

Beer Boot History

The beer boot, or “bierstiefel” in German, dates back well before “Beerfest” came out. Anthropologists studying Germanic tribes have found versions of the bierstiefel older than the Roman Empire. Some believe tribesmen would drink from these during celebration.

Trying to down a beer boot in one mighty swig dates back to the 1800’s. A Prussian general lost a bet with his soldiers—as a result, he had to drink an entire beer from a boot. Wanting to avoid nasty sweaty boot flavored beer, the general commissioned a local glass blower to make him a boot shaped glass. The tradition has carried on ever since.

Beating the Beer Boot Air Bubble

Show your friends you’re boss by drinking thirty-two ounces of beer in one gulp. Whether you’re passing the boot around or trying to put your friends in their place, Das Boot is a timeless drinking game. Be careful, the uninitiated are likely to end up drenched in beer.

Das Boot might seem like a worthy adversary but can be defeated with a simple trick. Air builds up in the toe of the boot, eventually splashing beer everywhere. Turn the toe outward to prevent a bubble from ever forming, and drink like a champion.

Custom Beer Boot Gifts

Beer is Germany’s greatest gift to mankind. The beer boot is a close second. Whether it’s for your drinking buddies or your best man, a 1 liter glass beer boot makes a great gift. German Steins offers laser engraving, making personalized beer boots a great way to commemorate an unforgettable (albeit somewhat hazy) memory.

1 Liter isn’t enough for you? View our 2 liter beer boots.

1 liter too much? View our ½ liter beer boots.