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 ...

Stein collectors are always looking out for each other. Once you become a part of this, you immediately have friends all over the country and the world.” Mike Sharkey, of Round Top, said he often ...

Many people find more interest in what’s inside a beer stein than the vessel itself. That, however, does not describe Fred and Joann Ellis of rural Beaver Dam. In the fine details of children, ...