beer stein

Lidded drinking mug

A beer stein is a large drinking mug, typically ceramic or stoneware, often with a hinged lid and decorative designs.

The word comes from German, where it originally meant stone.

Steins are associated with German beer culture and Oktoberfest celebrations: He collected antique beer steins from Bavaria.

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lager · Oktoberfest · Bavaria · handle · ceramic · pilsner · brewery · hops · tavern · lid · German · German heritage · pint · toast · cheers · barley · draught · froth

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drinking vessel formality and tradition

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Disposable drinking vessel

paper cup · aluminum can · can · pint glass · shot glass

beverage association

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Small handled drinking vessel

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Family

beer, stein, beers, steins, beery

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G