Biergkrug

[StuG III]

Very nice bierkrugs. I only have one, but I like them a lot. Very pricey though. I'd hate to be waiting for something like this in our postal system, probably have to send it with a tube of super glue.

Tom

[HPL2008]

Very interesting never heard of the word/s Bierkrugs!!!

Actually, Bierkrug (pl. Bierkrüge) is the correct German term. They are not called Stein in German.
(Stein means "rock" or "stone"; its use as a term describing beer mugs in English-speaking countries comes from the material used for the mugs: Steingut, which means "stoneware"/"earthenware".)

[Horst]

Great topic and some very nice Steins/Mugs.
Contrary to popular belief the word "stein" is a shortened form of 'Steinzeugkrug"(Stoneware jug).
By common usage stein has come to mean any beer container regardless of material or size,that has a hinged lid and a handle. "Mug" is universally used as the name for those containers that have handles but never had a lid.

Heres a couple of mine, both III Reich & Imperial -

Horst

[SteveR]

Nice thread. I have always liked bierkrugs. You have some nice ones.

[harryamb2]

very nice to see.

[Horst]

Lets keep the thread going -

Heres a early glass Stein with dedication on the lid - although the glass types are not as often seen as the stoneware types they still are not as sought after as the stone type.

Horst

[kirby]

Interesting thread. Here is one similar to the one Horst posted.

[Walkwolf]

Very interesting thread. These are all very nice Krugs.........

[kirby]

A couple of TR ones and my Imperials.

[Wagriff]

I'm surprised that Goring didn't have a 10 Litre one made with a silver lid......but, who knows? Knowing Him, he probably Did...