Beer steins — lidded mugs with handles, used for drinking beer — date back to 14th-century Germany. They were originally created for beer drinkers who didn't want flies and other pests to dive into ...

Most Americans have seen German beer steins in stores, restaurants, museums, antique shops and private collections.

Think that old beer stein on your shelf is just a quirky relic? Think again. Some of these collectible steins aren’t just conversation starters but serious cash cows. From sterling silver showpieces ...

The designs of beer steins can be as varied as their history. Celia Roa-Clark showing off the Mettlach Trophy Stein she has done research on over the last year. The antique stein was a trophy for a ...

Q: I want to sell these steins but have no idea of their value. They've been in my family for many years and I'm anxious about making a mistake. Any info? A: Andre Ammelounx, owner of The Stein ...

In this series, Lagniappe presents works from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. Beer has, for more than 500 years, been a critical component of life in ...

Beer steins range in age from those that are very old to those very new. Old steins from more than a century ago are scarce, but there are plenty from a half-century ago or even less that may be ...

The beer steins at Oktoberfest this year will be locally made. Rookwood Pottery is creating the commemorative mugs for the first time. The design features a wiener dog in Lederhosen, gothic style ...