Steins in Germany

Robert Stapf <img src="http://bierfranz.com/new3.jpg"> When you hold a BierFranz™, you hold history and culture. The BierFranz™ is an authentic glass stein just like the ones you can find in many Beergardens through Germany and even at Oktoberfest in Munich. *What’s in a name?* The steins we use are actually called “Seidel” in German, but are better know by the popular name “Masskrug” or “Mass”, which means “measure” referring to the traditional Bavarian volume unit of one mass; a mass is a unit of volume, about one liter or 34 ounces (1.069 liter to be precise). <img src="http://bierfranz.com/oktoberfest-bier.jpg" name="Image11" width="210" height="162" border="0"><img src="http://bierfranz.com/proststeins2.jpg" name="Image11" width="210" height="162" border="0"> *Calibration Mark* On the upper end, you will find a calibration point that marks where the beer should be when served in order to ensure precise filling. This is why the glass version, like the BierFranz™ stein, is more popular these days; it is easier to view the calibration mark and to check if the bartender filled it up properly! We are very sensitive about this topic in Germany and always worried about being cheated of some beer. Yes, there is even an official organisation, the "Verein gegen betruegerisches Einschenken" ("Association against Fraudulent Pouring"), to monitor this issue! These passionate people were the driving force behind the switch from ceramic to glass steins in order to prevent the cheating. You can find more information on their "German website":http://www.vgbe.de/ <img src="http://bierfranz.com/hofbraeuhaus.jpg" name="Image11" width="420" height="315" border="0"> *Importance of the Stein* Germans often put much weight in their steins, to the point that some beergardens and restaurants have spaces that they rent to patrons so that they can store their personal steins! Sometimes, even having a prominent storage location commands a higher rent. Either way, the Stein is a staple of culture and luxury. <img src="http://bierfranz.com/steinlockers.jpg"> <A HREF="http://bierfranz.myshopify.com/products/bierfranz-for-firefighters"> Click here to add the FIREFIGHTING stein to cart now! </A> <A HREF="http://bierfranz.myshopify.com/products/bierfranz-for-law-enforcement-officers"> Click here to add the LAW ENFORCEMENT stein to cart now! </A> <img src="http://bierfranz.com/new3.jpg"> When you hold a BierFranz™, you hold history and culture. The BierFranz™ is an authentic glass stein just like the ones you can find in many Beergardens through Germany and even at Oktoberfest in Munich. What’s in a name? The steins we use are actually called “Seidel” in German, but are better know by the popular name “Masskrug” or “Mass”, which means “measure” referring to the traditional Bavarian volume unit of one mass; a mass is a unit of volume, about one liter or 34 ounces (1.069 liter to be precise). <img src="http://bierfranz.com/oktoberfest-bier.jpg" name="Image11" width="210" height="162" border="0"><img src="http://bierfranz.com/proststeins2.jpg" name="Image11" width="210" height="162" border="0"> Calibration Mark On the upper end, you will find a calibration point that marks where the beer should be when served in order to ensure precise filling. This is why the glass version, like the BierFranz™ stein, is more popular these days; it is easier to view the calibration mark and to check if the bartender filled it up properly! We are very sensitive about this topic in Germany and always worried about being cheated of some beer. Yes, there is even an official organisation, the “Verein gegen betruegerisches Einschenken” (“Association against Fraudulent Pouring”), to monitor this issue! These passionate people were the driving force behind the switch from ceramic to glass steins in order to prevent the cheating. You can find more information on their <a href="http://www.vgbe.de/">German website</a> <img src="http://bierfranz.com/hofbraeuhaus.jpg" name="Image11" width="420" height="315" border="0"> Importance of the Stein Germans often put much weight in their steins, to the point that some beergardens and restaurants have spaces that they rent to patrons so that they can store their personal steins! Sometimes, even having a prominent storage location commands a higher rent. Either way, the Stein is a staple of culture and luxury. <img src="http://bierfranz.com/steinlockers.jpg"> <A HREF="http://bierfranz.myshopify.com/products/bierfranz-for-firefighters"> Click here to add the FIREFIGHTING stein to cart now! </A> <A HREF="http://bierfranz.myshopify.com/products/bierfranz-for-law-enforcement-officers"> Click here to add the LAW ENFORCEMENT stein to cart now! </A>

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