We like drinking out of glass. In many ways, it’s an ideal material for the job. It’s hard-wearing, and inert in most respects. It doesn’t interact with the beverages you put in it, and it’s easy to ...

True German beer steins are made out of clay (or other ceramic) and hand-painted. The authentic, hand-crafted varieties are as beautiful as they are heavy. They make great decorative pieces, although ...

If you've ever been to a bar that focuses on craft beer, you've seen a variety of glassware for the various ales, lagers, Pilsners, Hefeweizens, and IPAs poured from bottles or on tap. These vessels ...

Strap on your lederhosen and grab a stein — it’s Oktoberfest season. Yes, it’s sad to see summer end, but there are a few fall things to be thankful for — the return of pumpkin spice everything, ...

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You might think that there’s nothing simpler than enjoying a cold beer after a long day. I’m sorry to report that you are wrong. No, Beer doesn’t have the same mystique as wine or cocktails. While the ...

The vessel that a beer is served in often doesn’t merit a second thought, but there’s a lot of history and purpose behind it. We have come a long way since all they did was to hold liquid. Prior to ...

With hundres of pubs, restaurants, and bars within half a square kilometre, Düsseldorf’s Altstadt or Old Town is often called ‘the longest bar in the world’ Shutterstock Let me begin with a confession ...