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Swamp Critter · #1 07-29-2011, 01:39 PM

Hey guys, this has absolutely nothing to do with hunting or fishing. Well, maybe drinking beer, but what I'm looking for is some help identifying a beer stein I have. My dad gave it to me years ago. I know it's from Germany. He got it from an uncle of his that was stationed there in the military, probably shortly after WW2. I don't remember the exact translation of the poem on the sides, but it has something to do with a refreshing drink in a good time (happy hour?), does something and makes hearts young. The background looks black in the picture, but it's actually dark blue. I know there's likely no real monetary value to it with it's condition. It's been broken and repaired a few times. I have drank beer from it, although it's kinda awkward with the lid. Gets it the way a little. Maybe because it's been repaired and originally the lid's out of the way. Also it leaks just a little. So, I just use it as a decorative item in my kitchen, and keep beer bottle caps in it. I have several German brands pictured with it. I like American beer too, and I'm as American as they come. But you gotta hand it to those Germans, they really know how to brew. Anyway, This may be a long shot, but maybe some of y'all are fans of German beer too and might be familiar with German beer steins. I'm also posting this on a website about collecting, selling, and identifying beer steins, but I figured I'd post it here too. I'm just curious about identifying it. There's no maker's mark that I can see, but some of them don't have them and they're still authentic. I really don't care, I just think it's a cool beer stein. Any takers? Let me know what y'all think.

jpeff31787 · #2 07-29-2011, 01:41 PM

bring it to Rick at Pawn Stars

Swamp Critter · #3 07-29-2011, 02:11 PM

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bring it to Rick at Pawn Stars

Well, if I ever make it out to Las Vegas, I'll do that. But until then, I figured I'd check here.

Jordan · #4 07-29-2011, 02:19 PM

I e-mailed this to my father as he has lived in Germany for about 9 years. Im sure he has seen these. i'll let you know his reply.

southern151 · #5 07-29-2011, 02:20 PM

No idea on the origin but, it is a neat looking piece! Talking about German beers brought something to mind that some here may not know. Dos Equis and Corona are both originally German beers. During one of the world wars, many Germans fled to Mexico to escape the cruelties of war and started their own beer companies in Mexico and marketed it as mexican beer since being German wasn't the most popular thing to be in those days. I believe there's actually a third Mexican beer company whose origins started in Germany but, I can't recall the name right now.

SULPHITE · #6 07-29-2011, 02:38 PM

one side says: scheuct provides and makes heart young

Swamp Critter · #7 07-29-2011, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by southern151

No idea on the origin but, it is a neat looking piece! Talking about German beers brought something to mind that some here may not know. Dos Equis and Corona are both originally German beers. During one of the world wars, many Germans fled to Mexico to escape the cruelties of war and started their own beer companies in Mexico and marketed it as mexican beer since being German wasn't the most popular thing to be in those days. I believe there's actually a third Mexican beer company whose origins started in Germany but, I can't recall the name right now.

I used to do some home brewing several years ago, and that's when I started drinking German beers. I didn't know about Corona, but I did know about Dos Equis being of German origin. The brewer was a German immigrant. He first brewed it in 1897, and named it Dos Equis, or two x's because XX is 20 in Roman numerals. It was brewed to mark the coming of the 20th century. Also, I think the other beer you're thinking about is Negro Modelo. Very good, rich, dark beer. I think my favorites from Germany are the Oktoberfest beers and Dopplebocks.

Swamp Critter · #8 07-29-2011, 03:40 PM

Stay thirsty my friends. Yeah, I know. Somebody was bound to say it sooner or later!

Swamp Critter · #9 07-29-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

I e-mailed this to my father as he has lived in Germany for about 9 years. Im sure he has seen these. i'll let you know his reply.

It's possible this may not be around anymore, at least new on the market. Even in Germany. It's about 60 years old, maybe more. But still, maybe your father has seen one like it. I appreciate the help.

SULPHITE · #10 07-29-2011, 03:57 PM

http://www.steinverein.com/expradd.pdf

MIGHT BE SOMETHING HERE!!

Hopedale Hustler · #11 07-29-2011, 04:02 PM

i was just looking at that exact site..also just found one very close to the one you have on the net

Swamp Critter · #12 07-29-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SULPHITE

http://www.steinverein.com/expradd.pdf

MIGHT BE SOMETHING HERE!!

Thanks! I'll have to bookmark that. I glanced through them, but I'll have to look closer.

Swamp Critter · #13 07-29-2011, 04:04 PM

Since we're on the subject of German beer and beer steins, y'all might find this amusing.

‪Wiesnhit 2011 "I am from Bavaria" (official version)‬&rlm; - YouTube

Swamp Critter · #14 07-29-2011, 04:19 PM

Der hirch mag sich nach wasser sehnen, Ich aber will zum wirte
rennen!

The deer would like to find water, I would like to find the bartender!

That's funny!

Jordan · #15 07-29-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Swamp Critter

It's possible this may not be around anymore, at least new on the market. Even in Germany. It's about 60 years old, maybe more. But still, maybe your father has seen one like it. I appreciate the help.

He said that they normally sell for $25-$75. He is interested in buying it if you want to sell it.... all of his are broken

Swamp Critter · #16 07-29-2011, 04:31 PM

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He said that they normally sell for $25-$75. He is interested in buying it if you want to sell it.... all of his are broken

Oh, I don't want to sell it, I'm just curious to find out the manufacturer, approximate age, where in Germany it was made, etc. Also, as far as price, NEW ones from Germany go for around $200 on the upper end. Maybe more. Just saying.

Jordan · #17 07-29-2011, 04:36 PM

thats all the information he gave me. He said that he had quite a few, but they ended up broken when he came back to the states. He was looking for some intact in order to replace some of the broken one's he already has. Just referring to you what he said. He also said that there numerous manufacters that made these

Swamp Critter · #18 07-29-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

thats all the information he gave me. He said that he had quite a few, but they ended up broken when he came back to the states. He was looking for some intact in order to replace some of the broken one's he already has. Just referring to you what he said. He also said that there numerous manufacters that made these

I see. I guess I'd have to find that EXACT same one to be able to identify it. Not that it really matters, just to satisfy my own curiosity. What got me interested in this is that we just got back from San Antonio, and we went to New Braunfels and Fredericksburg too. I don't think Germany has as many Germans as those small towns around San Antonio! Lol! I wanted to look for places that had beer steins, but you can only do so much. We had a good trip.

Swamp Critter · #19 07-29-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

thats all the information he gave me. He said that he had quite a few, but they ended up broken when he came back to the states. He was looking for some intact in order to replace some of the broken one's he already has. Just referring to you what he said. He also said that there numerous manufacters that made these

Did you see the video? I think it's kinda cool. I find it amusing.