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German Beer Steins
The history of beer steins started way back in the 14th century. In Germany, government officials formulated the so-called food and beverage container law in 16th century in defense against the bubonic plague. This regulation states that all food and beverage containers should be concealed to safeguard their contents against germs and diseases. After that, food and drink manufacturers began designing their containers with added features. These inclusions include the lid, hinge, and thumblift. As a result, the German beer stein was established.
The basic components of German beer steins are the pewter (an adaptable compound with tin, copper, and antimony mixtures), crystal (a kind of clear glass with a high amount of lead oxide), glass (considered as the cheapest component of German beer stein), and the ceramic materials.
The ceramic material includes the earthenware (a pottery made from a spongy clay that is baked at a moderately low temperature), ceramics (crafted out from a nonmetallic mineral), creamware (also known as tortoiseshellware or Prattware), stoneware (a hard form of pottery fabricated from a siliceous paste), and the porcelain (a firm and clear ceramic molded out using a pure clay).
The lid of the German beer stein has six kinds. These are the conical (also known as the cone or steeple-shaped lid), flat (usually built from a pewter), ornamental (considered as the most popular lid for limited-edition steins), inlay figurine (comprises a pewter rim, a pewter flange, and a stoneware figurine), figurine (placed on the ornamental pewter lid), and the stoneware.
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