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 ...

Q: I want to sell these steins but have no idea of their value. They've been in my family for many years and I'm anxious about making a mistake. Any info? A: Andre Ammelounx, owner of The Stein ...

In this series, Lagniappe presents works from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. Beer has, for more than 500 years, been a critical component of life in ...

How does an ice cream shop owner end up with 775 beer steins from a beloved German pub that closed five years ago? “A lot of times I buy used equipment from a place called Equipment Connection, out of ...

The beer steins at Oktoberfest this year will be locally made. Rookwood Pottery is creating the commemorative mugs for the first time. The design features a wiener dog in Lederhosen, gothic style ...