2006-10-30 03:35:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I found the answer while in Germany. Most of the old Beer Parlors had outside patios (or gardens) to drink in. To keep the bugs and leaves out, the steins had lids. Just a note, in some beer parlors of Germany a space is rented / purchased to keep your stein. These are passed down through the family upon death.
2006-10-30 04:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by pappy3403 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The original purpose of the stein lid, as well as the body itself, is far from glamorous. Since the very first steins were simple drinking vessels, the primary reason for the lid was functional - a common=sense precaution to keep insects and other contaminants away from the aromatic liquid. In addition to this, early functions of lids were to help keep the liquid at a constant temperature as well as to prevent spillage. Lids, even in early days, provided an attractive finishing touch.
http://www.deutscheshaus.cc/html/library_beer_steins/stein_lids.html
2006-10-30 11:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by Swirly 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After the bubonic plague, it was decided that no food item should be kept open. That'. why it was a law to have a lid on the stein. It protected the beer from flies and other insects which often acted a carrier for diseases/
2013-09-21 14:41:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing is that steins originate from Germany and back in the day ice was very hard to come by so beer was served close to room temperature and/or very close to so they would lid there drinking vessels in order to keep the little bit of temperature variance in as long as possible because in the summer ice was hard to come by.
Also, in tradition it is common to give many cheers and toasts and in order to not spill your beer while clanging mugs together you put a lid on it. pretty clever eh? hope this helps.
2006-10-30 11:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by burnemwill 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Germans liked to have a sing-song in the pub and used to wave their tankards around. To save everyone nearby getting drowned in beer, some genius made a tankard with a hinged lid
2006-10-30 11:38:52 · answer #5 · answered by Taylor29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To keep unwanted things out and the beer in. Also it may help it stay a little cooler if it closes well enough.
2006-10-30 15:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does anything have a lid or cover?? To keep stuff from getting in!!
2006-10-30 11:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Bavarian custom to enjoy the beer in the " Biergarten" in the summer, to keep flying insects out of it.
2006-10-30 11:37:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
To keep the brew warm. Beer is often served warm or even HOT in Europe and England.
2006-10-30 11:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
to help heep your beer from getting warm to fast& helps keep the head on it plus no spillage.
2006-10-30 14:22:51 · answer #10 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋