Traditional Beer Stein 0.5 L with Pewter Lid

A functional piece of Bavarian craft heritage at source prices; US importers nearly double the price.

Price: 49.9 EUR (typical price for a genuine German-made relief stoneware stein with pewter lid at Munich/beer-hall shops and maker webshops)

Where to buy: Munich souvenir quarter around Marienplatz (check the base stamp), Hofbräuhaus shop, Westerwald pottery towns

Price checked 2026-07-03

• Flip it over: 'Made in Germany' or the maker's stamp (King, Zöller & Born) — many Marienplatz steins are Chinese imports
• Hand-painted relief steins with pewter lids start ~€40; museum-grade pieces run €100-300
• Heavy and fragile — hand-carry or bubble-wrap deep in checked luggage