BEERSTEIN
Beer stein
Beer stein, or simply stein, is an English neologism for either traditional beer mugs made out of stoneware, or specifically ornamental beer mugs that are usually sold as souvenirs or collectibles. In German, the word Stein means stone and is not used to refer to a beverage container. Such Steins may be made out of stoneware, pewter, porcelain, or even silver, wood or crystal glass; they may have open tops or hinged pewter lids with a thumb-lever. Steins usually come in sizes of a half litre or a full litre . Like decorative tankards, they are often decorated in a nostalgic manner, but with allusions to Germany or Bavaria. It is ...The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Beer stein
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