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Old beer steins have been around for hundreds of years. They have provided a decorative way to store beer and a smart way to drink, but, originally, they were also used for sanitary reasons to keep germs out of the brew. Beer steins of yesteryear, especially in Germany, were a symbol of status. Beer steins came in all types of materials such as pewter, wood and glass.
