One of the most prized beer jugs among any collector of beer mugs is the German beer stein. To call a stein a mug would be incorrect since a mug does not contain a lid. Its handle and hinged lid characterize a stein. The word stein comes from Germany and translates into English word for jug. The reason that German beer steins are so valuable is due to the great amount of detail that is displayed on the outside of the stein. The steins worth the most amount of money will be out of production and will not have been massed produced. Also, the value is reflected in the size and the techniques and technology it took to produce said stein. Steins can have any sort of theme etched on the outside such as nature, coat of arms, intricate filigree, etc. One of the most well known themes is Oktoberfest. Every year Munich holds the world’s largest beer festival, and what would a festival be without steins to hold that beer!
One of the most well known producers of German beer steins is a company called Mettlach. Their steins are very popular and quickly become collectibles. As well as making some of the most beautiful steins they have also made some of the biggest I have ever seen. One very rare stein can hold a whopping 7 liters of ale or beer. I think if you managed to finish that off you would soon find yourself on the ground! After viewing Mettlach steins you can see why some of their most collectible steins can sell for up to an astounding $1,500.
Personally German beer steins are my favorite not only for their incredible craftsmanship, but also for the interesting history behind them. Ready for a quick history lesson here we go. Back in Europe the Black Death, or plague, was running rampant killing copious amounts of people. Now, the disease was spread through rats as most people know, but most people don’t know flies also spread it. Flies would buzz around, fall into people’s open topped beer mugs, drown, and people would drink their ale none the wiser, and soon after would become infected. Then the Germans though of a clever idea: put lids on the mugs in order to make them more sanitary. Germany soon passed a law stating that all food and drink must be covered, which skyrocketed the popularity of the stein. So in summary the stein not only held beer or ale but also saved people’s lives. I really think this important bit of history as well as the fact that even to this day a stein would keep any insects out of your beer has contributed to the stein remaining popular through the ages.
I strongly suggest investing a bit of money into purchasing a German beer stein because they are both practical and profitable. Use the stein for your beer, keep it in good condition and in a few years it could be worth double or triple what you paid for it.
Friday 23 October 2009
Tuesday 20 October 2009
Personalized Mugs | Personalized Beer Mugs Perfect Christmas Gift
Personalizing any gift makes the person you are giving it to feel really special. It just shows rather than going to the store, picking out a gift, and buying it, you went that extra mile to personalize the item especially for that person.
Personalized beer mugs are a great gift anytime of the year. However, if the gift recipient is not keen on beer but loves tea, coffee, or even hot chocolate then you may want to think about purchasing personalized mugs. These mugs can be monogrammed with the person’s initials or they could proudly display the name and logo of their favorite sports team. The most common type of beer mug found on the internet to personalize is the classic tall glass mug. The glass is absolutely perfect for creating personalized beer mugs because the image or text is etched right into the glass. This means that your gift will last much longer through handling, washing up, and many mugs of beer. If you are really in the giving mood and in the spirit of personalized gifts then if you search on the internet I have even seen websites that sell a hat that is monogrammed and contains a beer opener on the side. How much would your friends love you after receiving that gift! They would have their cold mug of beer that proudly supports their favorite team and a bottle opener that will never get lost and is always in reaching distance. Your friend would never have to move off the couch until the game is well and truly over.
Personalized mugs are perhaps a little more appropriate for Father’s Day, birthday, and even as a baby present. If you know someone that has recently had a baby then you could personalize their mug with a picture of their newborn, a proud mom or dad can now take this into work to not only drink out of it, but also use the mug to show their co-workers their new pride and joy. For Father’s Day, the kids could get together and put a silly picture of himself or herself on the mug along with text like “#1 Dad” or “World’s Best Dad!”
These personalized gifts can be used as way to poke fun as well. You could buy mugs and have them personalized for a groom to be or bachelor party. I have seen ones that read “Groom To Be” and the O’s in groom are turned into a ball and chain. For the bachelor party you could have the mugs etched for example with “Dave’s Hangover Cure.”
Mugs come in a range of different sizes and shapes, ranging in price anywhere from $20- $30. Obviously standard coffee sized mugs will be a bit cheaper, but then again if that person is also on the go you may want to invest in a bigger commuter/travel mug.
Personalized gifts are a great way creating a tangible reminder of a certain day. They also show the person that you are giving them to that you have really put a lot of care and thought into their gift. So why not buy a personalized beer mug?
Personalized beer mugs are a great gift anytime of the year. However, if the gift recipient is not keen on beer but loves tea, coffee, or even hot chocolate then you may want to think about purchasing personalized mugs. These mugs can be monogrammed with the person’s initials or they could proudly display the name and logo of their favorite sports team. The most common type of beer mug found on the internet to personalize is the classic tall glass mug. The glass is absolutely perfect for creating personalized beer mugs because the image or text is etched right into the glass. This means that your gift will last much longer through handling, washing up, and many mugs of beer. If you are really in the giving mood and in the spirit of personalized gifts then if you search on the internet I have even seen websites that sell a hat that is monogrammed and contains a beer opener on the side. How much would your friends love you after receiving that gift! They would have their cold mug of beer that proudly supports their favorite team and a bottle opener that will never get lost and is always in reaching distance. Your friend would never have to move off the couch until the game is well and truly over.
Personalized mugs are perhaps a little more appropriate for Father’s Day, birthday, and even as a baby present. If you know someone that has recently had a baby then you could personalize their mug with a picture of their newborn, a proud mom or dad can now take this into work to not only drink out of it, but also use the mug to show their co-workers their new pride and joy. For Father’s Day, the kids could get together and put a silly picture of himself or herself on the mug along with text like “#1 Dad” or “World’s Best Dad!”
These personalized gifts can be used as way to poke fun as well. You could buy mugs and have them personalized for a groom to be or bachelor party. I have seen ones that read “Groom To Be” and the O’s in groom are turned into a ball and chain. For the bachelor party you could have the mugs etched for example with “Dave’s Hangover Cure.”
Mugs come in a range of different sizes and shapes, ranging in price anywhere from $20- $30. Obviously standard coffee sized mugs will be a bit cheaper, but then again if that person is also on the go you may want to invest in a bigger commuter/travel mug.
Personalized gifts are a great way creating a tangible reminder of a certain day. They also show the person that you are giving them to that you have really put a lot of care and thought into their gift. So why not buy a personalized beer mug?
Wednesday 14 October 2009
A Photo Beer Mug - The Perfect Present
Sometimes it seems like there are so many different special occasions that occur throughout the year that you have to try to think up different ideas for that perfect gift. Don’t be fooled I’m not just talking about the holiday times, but other days such as birthdays, weddings, and father’s day, etc.
However, if you have a beer lover or connoisseur that you know I have the perfect gift suggestion, photo beer mugs. Any beer lover knows it’s a world of difference drinking beer from a frosted mug rather than a bottle or can. With a bottle and especially with a can you do not get the full depth of flavor that is released when poured into a mug with the perfect head of foam. Actually just because it is called a photo beer mug does not mean that this gift is limited to only beer drinkers. A beer mug can be perfect for a kid’s gift as well. Now, I know that might sound crazy but if you think about it how many children love the tasty goodness that is a coke or root beer float. In saying that there are plenty of adults that remember coke and root beer floats and drinking one out of a custom beer mug would take them right back to their childhood. If you give anyone a photo beer mug with their favorite photo imprinted on it, that mug will soon become their favorite drinking vessel!
It is really easy to create a photo beer mug and there are plenty of websites online that offer beer mug personalization. All you have to do is just pick out either your favorite photo of the gift recipient or their favorite photo and the style of mug that he or she would love. If you’d rather not use an actual photograph you can still create a photo beer mug using text. Just type your message such as; “Happy Birthday Dad!” and that will be imprinted on the mug. The text idea is great if you are looking for gifts to give to the wedding party groomsmen. You could create a mug with the date of the wedding, the groomsman’s name, and the name of the bride and groom. This is a great keepsake, but also a gift that would be used and could remind the person of the great time they had at the wedding every time they have a sip out of that mug.
Usually you can pick from two sizes of beer mug, either a 10-ounce size or 16-ounce. You can also customize the look of the mug. You can pick either the classic frosted mug look or go for a more unique stein. The great thing about the classic frosted mugs is that you can put them in the fridge or freezer to get nice and frosty. Any drink whether a soda, float, or beer becomes that much more refreshing when the contents are ice cold.
These photo beer mugs do not have to cost a fortune, obviously prices will vary from website to website, but the average price runs about $25. This price is a really good value if you figure how much use the person will get out of this type of present.
However, if you have a beer lover or connoisseur that you know I have the perfect gift suggestion, photo beer mugs. Any beer lover knows it’s a world of difference drinking beer from a frosted mug rather than a bottle or can. With a bottle and especially with a can you do not get the full depth of flavor that is released when poured into a mug with the perfect head of foam. Actually just because it is called a photo beer mug does not mean that this gift is limited to only beer drinkers. A beer mug can be perfect for a kid’s gift as well. Now, I know that might sound crazy but if you think about it how many children love the tasty goodness that is a coke or root beer float. In saying that there are plenty of adults that remember coke and root beer floats and drinking one out of a custom beer mug would take them right back to their childhood. If you give anyone a photo beer mug with their favorite photo imprinted on it, that mug will soon become their favorite drinking vessel!
It is really easy to create a photo beer mug and there are plenty of websites online that offer beer mug personalization. All you have to do is just pick out either your favorite photo of the gift recipient or their favorite photo and the style of mug that he or she would love. If you’d rather not use an actual photograph you can still create a photo beer mug using text. Just type your message such as; “Happy Birthday Dad!” and that will be imprinted on the mug. The text idea is great if you are looking for gifts to give to the wedding party groomsmen. You could create a mug with the date of the wedding, the groomsman’s name, and the name of the bride and groom. This is a great keepsake, but also a gift that would be used and could remind the person of the great time they had at the wedding every time they have a sip out of that mug.
Usually you can pick from two sizes of beer mug, either a 10-ounce size or 16-ounce. You can also customize the look of the mug. You can pick either the classic frosted mug look or go for a more unique stein. The great thing about the classic frosted mugs is that you can put them in the fridge or freezer to get nice and frosty. Any drink whether a soda, float, or beer becomes that much more refreshing when the contents are ice cold.
These photo beer mugs do not have to cost a fortune, obviously prices will vary from website to website, but the average price runs about $25. This price is a really good value if you figure how much use the person will get out of this type of present.
Sunday 11 October 2009
Welcome to I Love Beer Mugs
I've always found beer mugs to be very interesting, the way they differ from different cultures to different countries around the world. I thought I'd start this blog to show off some of beer mugs I like as well as the stories behind them and what they mean in different cultures. Some of them are very collectible pieces now and can be sold for a small fortune at auctions all around the world. There's also many collectors out there (perhaps you're one?) who love beer mugs and see them as prized items. There are so many variations including the novelty photo beer mugs. So get ready to learn more about beer mugs, you'll never want to drink beer from a bottle ever again!
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