Beer Steins

Beer steins or steins are traditional German beer mugs made out of stoneware. In German the word stein means stone. Steins may be made out of stoneware, pewter, porcelain, or even silver, wood or crystal glass. They are commonly sold as souvenirs or collectibles. They can have either an open top or a hinged pewter lid with a thumb-lever. Steins usually come in sizes of a half liter or a full liter. They are often decorated with German or Bavarian designs.