What is Stein?

Stein is a specially designed cup or mug to keep beer, although theoretically any drink could be served in Stein. In Germany, a nation that invented Stein, the cup is better known as the steinrug or Glaskrug , depending on the material used. krug means "pitcher" in medium high German, while stein means "stone". The shortened form of the name is widely used outside Germany, but the application for "Stein" can lead to confusion in some parts of Germany. Traditional Stein has a suspended lid that is operated with a small thumb lever located directly above the handle. The drinker can handle Stein and the lid with one hand, which can be useful in a crowded social situation. The lid prevents spillage of beer from the stein and also helps maintain beer clean and sanitary. The result of the law approved in the 14th century, which requires food and drink coverage to prevent multiplication of flies. During the same period, the regulations were sure to dictate the quality of beer, which ensured that BUde cooked by healthy ingredients. The rise of Stein in the same period can simply be credited to a larger volume of high quality beer produced in Germany.

Any type of material can be used to create stein. Common choices are tin, silver, wood, stoneware and glass. Steins for the rich could be made of ivory or include gold details. When Stein was originally developed, it was more of a personal property than generic glass maintained in a pub in a pub. Personal steins would be highly decorative and decorative, as well as practical, integrating woodcarving, embossed and colorful glazes. High quality Stein would serve as a sotus symbol.

In the modern era, many Suvenir Steins produce for visitors to Germany. Each region of Germany has a specialty of crafts and regional beer steins often reflect aspects of German culture that are specific to a particular area. These steins are also outBeny from the assortment of materials. Visitors can drink from these steins or take them home to display along with the collection of other items collected on travel expeditions. Some companies also export a limited number of steins to other countries where they can be found in special stores.