The Hofbräuhaus 350th Anniversary in 1939 Marked the Switch From Kgl. to Staatl.

When the Hofbräuhaus celebrated it's 350th Anniversary in 1939, the Hofbräuhaus ceased to officially be known as Königliches (Kgl.) Hofbräuhaus and hence forth was known as the Staatliches (Staatl.) Hofbräuhaus. Many HB enthusiasts believed this switch occurred after World War I, when the nation ceased to be ruled by the Kaiser, as did I, but in e-mail correspondence with the Hofbräuhaus they told me that it wasn't until 1939 when the change in title was made. In the two 350th Anniversary steins below, pictured is the last Kgl. Hofbräuhaus stein and the first Staatl. Hofbräuhaus stein. Thus, any Hofbräuhaus stein with a Staatl. is post-1939.

Cool HB Ring That Was A Veteran Bring Back From WWII

A new addition to my HB collection was a Hofbraeuhaus ring that was brought over to North America as a veteran bring back from WWII. I know very little other than that about the ring. I am curious to know whether a lot of them were produced, or only a few. I am trying to seek additional information about it, but have been unable to locate anything as of yet. If anyone has any information about these rings, I would welcome the additional information.

HB Stein Registry Now Includes Over 100 Steins!

Sorry for the length of time since the last blog entry. Every effort will be made to update it regularly in the new year. The HB Stein Registry for the month of December was just e-mailed out to those who have subscribed by submitting numbered HB steins or other rare steins issued by the Hofbraeuhaus. The registry now includes over 100 numbered steins that include pictures and descriptions. The registry is a great way for HB stein collectors to get into contact with like-minded collectors. The steins submited to the registry are also helping to fuel my research on HB steins, with a particular focus on being able to accurately date the steins and document how they have evolved over the years. Please feel free to submit your numbered HB steins to the registry. They can be submitted to jordanvandenberg@hotmail.com.

1870s & 1880s HB Steins

Pictured are four old HB steins that I have in my collection. Three of the steins I believe date from the 1870s (Hofbrauhaus Keller lids and the HB only lid) and one from the 1880s (the one with the trademark HB crown logo on the lid which was trademarked in 1879).

2 Really Cool Non-HB Finds at a Local Antique Store

Today I found 2 Old Munich Brewery Steins that date before 1900 likely between 1875 and 1890.  One is a Lowenbrau Keller stein that is numbered 50,630 and the other is an Augustinerbrau stein. They both have combed bodies and a ball thumblift. If anyone knows any further information on the steins it would be welcome.

HB Stein Registry

I have been conducting some research on HB steins to try better pinpoint the age of the steins and how they evolved. To help with my research, as well as catalog for collectors the numbered HB steins, I have started an HB stein registry.  Collectors who have numbered HB steins can submit pictures of the stein, a description, price paid (optional), as well as contact info (optional) and it will be entered in the registry. I am also trying to track EBay for pictures of some of the numbered steins to add into the registry. This registry will be updated and sent out to those who have contributed to the registry each month. Some of the benefits of joining the registry are: HB stein collectors will get a chance to see what else is out there, correspond with others who collect, avenue to trade and buy numbered HB steins, and to help uncover the history of the steins. So far I have roughly 40 steins entered into the registry. Anyone willing to join is welcome. Please e-mail me at jordanvandenberg@hotmail.com.

A Few More HB Items

Here are a few other HB items I have come across.