stein

Bavarian drinking vessel

A stein is a large beer mug, typically made of stoneware or glass, often with a hinged lid.

The word comes from German and evokes traditional German beer halls: He raised his stein in a toast.

Steins range from plain drinking vessels to elaborate collectibles with decorative scenes.

vessel

tankard

Handled drinking vessel, often lidded

  • mugHandled cup for beverages
  • handlePart for gripping
  • lidRemovable container cover

pewter · ceramic · glass · pint · quart · liter · goblet · flagon · drinking · heft

decorative

carved

Cut to create form

relief · motif · crest · scene · figurine · pewter · ceramic · porcelain · stoneware · hunting

material

ceramic

Fired clay material

glass · earthenware · clay · glazed · fired · kiln · cobalt · handpainted · traditional · artisan

German

Oktoberfest

Massive Bavarian brewing celebration

biergarten · Germany · Heidelberg · Frankfurt · Cologne · Neuschwanstein · gemütlichkeit · brewmaster · weissbier · hefeweizen

beer

lager

Cold-conditioned beer

  • aleWarm-fermented malt drink
  • pilsnerCrisp, golden Czech-style brew
  • stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage

porter · draught · hops · foam · head · brew · brewery · taproom · pub · keg

Categories
Opposites
vessel size

steinshot glass

Small vessel for spirits

thimble · tasting glass · demitasse · espresso cup · sake cup

drinking vessel type/style

steinflute

Tube blown sideways

champagne coupe · wine glass · martini glass · crystal goblet · champagne flute

drinking culture

steinsake set

Japanese alcohol serving ware

wine glass · champagne flute · teacup · drinking horn · copper mug

Phrases
Family

steins

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G