Budweiser Steins Holiday Beer Steins Stein (2024)

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What Budweiser stein is worth the most money? ›

Contemporary beer steins are generally not as valuable as older, antique German Beer Steins. But certain contemporary steins still hold value as collectors' items. The Budweiser Clydesdale Beer Steins are some of the most popular and valuable contemporary beer steins, with some selling for hundreds of dollars.

Long-running Budweiser Holiday Series featured has been one of the most popular of all Anheuser-Busch stein series. A holiday tradition which began in 1980 which still continues today.

Hand-painted steins will have minor imperfections and feel raised. These are more valuable. Hand-carved designs indicate authenticity, and those with a German patriotic scheme can be more valuable. Scenes on the stein should tell a story.

If you have a low number it means the stein has not been out so long, the numbers above are not produced yet. Or if it is an old stein, that you got one of the first ones that were made in that series. If you have number 1 that adds a lot of value to your stein.

The following steins are original issues from Anheuser-Busch's ongoing Holiday Collection. Anheuser-Busch has issued a new stein every year since 1980. Be sure to click on images to see a much clearer picture! 50th Anniversary Celebration.

1975 CS-1 - Bud Man Makes His Debut

It is 7 ˝" high and is known to have been produced in at least 13 variations. Contributing to the variations are 3 thumb-rests, 2 hinge types, two head types (solid or hollow), 3 basemark variations, 2 body types, and color variations.

Yes! The beer steins, mugs, horns, boots, shots and glass drink-ware listed on our website are safe to use for beverages.

As already noted, if you are asking "what is my German beer stein worth," an antique German beer stein has the potential to be valued at a higher cost than a contemporary German beer stein. A true collectible beer stein can cost anywhere from $50 to $5,000.

The age of a German beer stein can be identified by its markings, the condition of the lid, the presence of handle bumps, and the quality of the paintwork. Older steins usually have darker lids due to exposure to air over time, do not have ergonomic bumps on the handles, and feature hand-painted designs.

How do I identify my steins? ›

The authentic German beer stein has a lid that is complimentary to the design on the body of the stein. These are highly decorated and detailed in most cases. If you look at the stein and something appears to be amiss, it probably is a fake. The way the lid is fastened and opens is another clue.

D.R.G.M. Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster. ( German Reich Registered Design) - awarded from 1891 to 1949. D.B.G.M. Deutsches Bundes-Gebrauchsmuster. ( German Federal Registered Design) - Post 1949.

The Stein Glass will hold 2 pints however the line on the glass is unofficial and may be slightly inaccurate.

The record is 19 glasses for a waitress and 29 for a waiter.

The word Stein alone is not used any more to refer to a beverage container in standard German; rather, Krug, Humpen or, especially in Bavaria and Austria, Seidel are used. Oktoberfest usage is Maßkrug.

Today most of the manufacturers of beer steins place the country of origin on the bottom. This is by international law. It was not always that way, but it is a great place to start. The authentic German beer stein will have the label Made in Germany.

The "Dad Card" is a prepaid credit card that will have a year's worth of beer money — $430, which is equivalent to two cases of Budweiser per month — to stock the fridge. According to Budweiser, the gift card can be used anywhere Budweiser is sold.

In lieu of five golden tickets, Anheiser-Busch has hidden 10,000 golden cans in cases of Budweiser beer sold across the country.