Beer steins — lidded mugs with handles, used for drinking beer — date back to 14th-century Germany. They were originally created for beer drinkers who didn't want flies and other pests to dive into ...

Think that old beer stein on your shelf is just a quirky relic? Think again. Some of these collectible steins aren’t just conversation starters but serious cash cows. From sterling silver showpieces ...

Beer steins range in age from those that are very old to those very new. Old steins from more than a century ago are scarce, but there are plenty from a half-century ago or even less that may be ...

Q We have a beautiful 10 ½-inch-tall Mettlach etched beer stein that goes back in our family at least four generations. It came through my great-grandmother’s estate in 1952. Her daughter (my ...

Everyone loves a bargain. This week’s story comes from Doyle Quisenberry of Virginia Beach, who retired with more than 20 years in the Navy. What makes it special: Steins have hinged lids with thumb ...

It’s been a hard day and you’ve decided to kick back and enjoy a nice, cold beer. But don’t toss that empty bottle or can, it might be a collectible! Folks love their beer, and everything about beer.