Beer Mugs

There are two main types of mugs, the traditional beer mug and the stein. A mug is made of thick, heavy glass, and it has a handle to make it easier to hold. Traditional beer steins are either stone or glass and have a lid that is opened by a thumb lever. The lid was used to keep pests out during the plague years, but is still used today because it helps contain the beer’s aroma. Some steins come without a lid and resemble a mug, but have an extra ridge at the top of the handle to simulate the lever found on a traditional stein.

When cleaning your mugs or steins, you will want to wash them in a machine that sanitizes with hot water. Chemical sanitizing machines can leave a residue that will kill the beer’s head or leave a chlorine aftertaste. Also, a harsh chemical sanitizer can etch the glass.