German Beer Steins were originally produced to combat health issues that triggered the Bubonic Plague. Strict laws enforcing sanitation on the ingredients, transport, and quality of beer led to a vast improvement in the taste of German beer. This in turn placed a higher value and importance on the Beer Stein and made owning your own unique Stein a thing of desire.

Beer Steins became a status symbol and display piece for each German family emblazoned with a household crest, shield or expression. As the old saying goes: "The German will place great value on that which brings him his food or drink." Likewise we place great care and esteem in bringing you that which has fascinated collectors since the 13th century, The German Beer Stein.

All of the German Beer Steins featured on our site are handmade, hand painted, exceptional works of art. Each Beer Stein is carefully crafted by artisans in Germany of historic origins (Thewalt, King-werks, Zöller & Born) and imported by sea.

Every Limited Edition German Beer Stein is individually numbered and stamped with the manufacturer’s mark and country of origin, making each Beer Stein strikingly distinctive.