What does HB indicate on german beer stein?
HB stands for the famous Hofbrauhaus beer produced in Munich, Germany. The brewery/restaurant (which you can still visit today) dates back to 1589. Below is a link to the fascinating history of this institution: http://www.hofbraeuhaus.de/en/01/hist_anfang_en.html And here are some pictures of HB beer bottle labels, some quite artistic: http://www.beerlabels.com/labels/beers.pl/620/staatliches-hofbrauhaus.html Enjoy!