Where to buy? German Beer Steins in Australia

[schoey]

Hi all,
I'm hosting a few people for an Oktoberfest party in September (serving a few of my lagers that I've been saving for a few months) and was after some 500mL dimpled German beer steins (like the one in the attached image). I've got a couple of the 1L ones but don't really want to be serving my friends such a large amount. I've also got a couple of the 500mL plastic versions from the Brisbane Oktoberfest but prefer glass .



Does anyone know where I can find a few in Brisbane or anywhere in Australia? I can find them in a few shops overseas (including the Oktoberfest website) but shipping is way to expensive. I would prefer logo-less but failing that a logo would also be fine.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Diggs]

I've only ever gotten them for sale at Oktoberfest, and over the years the glass seems to be getting thinner.

 

[Porkchop]

you can get ones like this from Dan Murphy with beer

 

[Rambo]

Try some hospitality equipment shops. I know that nisbets (eagle farm) and the hospitality shop (Wooloongabba / east brisbane) sell the pint size English style dimples glasses... Not sure about the German style ones though.

 

[Rambo]

Looking on their website, The Hospitality Store don't seem to show all the stock the have in store... May need to call them.

 

[earle]

We got some great 500ml beer mugs from aldi last year. Haven't seen them again this year so might be coming up soon.

 

[Rambo]

We got some great 500ml beer mugs from aldi last year. Haven't seen them again this year so might be coming up soon.

They did too, it was around Oktoberfest time.

 

[Porkchop]

You can get personalised ones on etsy

 

[mckenry]

These are the best. I bought 100 of them. Heavy too. They are round yet show the vertical lines. Really nice stuff and 500mL. Only $3 each. I know theyre not exactly what you want, but worth considering?

 

[beercus]

These are the best. I bought 100 of them. Heavy too. They are round yet show the vertical lines. Really nice stuff and 500mL. Only $3 each. I know theyre not exactly what you want, but worth considering?

they look good, cheap and easy to get hold of!

 

[Feldon]

Just a thought. The Bavarian Bier Café at Eagle Street Pier in Brissy appears to serve beer in the steins you are after (pic below is taken from its website http://www.bavarianbiercafe.com/home/ ).

You could contact them and ask:

Do they sell them?
Do they rent them?
Who is their supplier?

If no luck maybe try other German restaurants/bars.

Good luck.

 

[Feldon]

Better photo (makes me thirsty).

 

[TheBigD]

These are the best. I bought 100 of them. Heavy too. They are round yet show the vertical lines. Really nice stuff and 500mL. Only $3 each. I know theyre not exactly what you want, but worth considering?

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+1 I bought these too, they're an awesome stein and look crystal clear with a nice Lager or pils

 

[calobes]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4PK-530mL-Glass-Beer-Mugs-/171370373759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item27e678627f&_uhb=1

530mL so extra room for head

 

[spog]

Try the cheap shops,I have seen them in the shops in the past.

 

[schoey]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I've tried the hospitality stores and restaurants but no-one seems to be able to get these. There seems to be quite a few 1L versions around but the 500mL ones are as rare as hens teeth. I'll have to check out the Bavarian Bier Cafe though, tried the German club but they don't have them. If nothing pops up I might wait to see if Aldi gets anything or just buy the Dan Murphy's steins, I saw them in store a couple of days ago and think they would be a suitable alternative.

 

[Batz]

Vinnies, Red Cross, Salvo's etc

 

[tavas]

Saw some in Kitchen Warehouse today

 

[fortmonty]

I recall Aldi had some last year around Octoberfest time. I would suspect they probably will run them agin this year

 

[peas_and_corn]

Vinnies, Red Cross, Salvo's etc

Definitely this. It's always good to keep a regular check in at the local op shop. They have good glasses from time to time.

 

[Weizguy]

These are the best. I bought 100 of them. Heavy too. They are round yet show the vertical lines. Really nice stuff and 500mL. Only $3 each. I know theyre not exactly what you want, but worth considering?

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You bought 100? Have some big brew days at your hut? Nice. Then again, I bought 20 Erdinger weizen glasses at the right price.

It might be worthwhile asking at any bottlos that sell German beer. They often get promo stock, and you may be able to get the next batch in exchange for some of your beer or a small financial consideration. Depends if your bottle usually make money (profiteering) on these promo glasses.

 

[mckenry]

You bought 100? Have some big brew days at your hut? Nice. Then again, I bought 20 Erdinger weizen glasses at the right price.

yep 100. I also have 48 nonics, 330mL steins, 48 middies. Some big parties and with 10 taps you get a lot of used glasses.

 

[Bridges]

Try these guys, they may be able to help. No affiliation never used them just stumbled onto their site and remembered this thread.

 

[Weizguy]

yep 100. I also have 48 nonics, 330mL steins, 48 middies. Some big parties and with 10 taps you get a lot of used glasses.

Oh dear, so when I get my 10 tap freezer running, I should look forward to lots of glass washing?
Lucky I have a large S/S double sink in my laundry.
Now to buy some more generic glassware. I'm probably the only person who needs the right glass for the beer style. Right?

 

[mckenry]

Oh dear, so when I get my 10 tap freezer running, I should look forward to lots of glass washing?
Lucky I have a large S/S double sink in my laundry.
Now to buy some more generic glassware. I'm probably the only person who needs the right glass for the beer style. Right?

And I forgot to add, a box of 425mL Brasserie glasses and another box of 425mL Kellers!!
Unfortunately just a handful of nice Belgian glasses.
All unbranded too.

 

[SnakeDoctor]

Glasses have to match the beer style

number of glasses required:

Number of taps X max number of people invited

 

[spog]

And I forgot to add, a box of 425mL Brasserie glasses and another box of 425mL Kellers!!
Unfortunately just a handful of nice Belgian glasses.
All unbranded too.

Show off .

 

[Weizguy]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cherrybrook/other-home-garden/0-5l-beer-pints-/1055246864

Gumtree - German-made Big Helga steins. 4 boxes of 6 - $25 each, if that appeals? Hills district

 

[kevo]

Op shops that are near Bavarian cafés - stay in many in Sydney each year. BBC on Manly wharf - local vines is chockablock with German glasses!

 

[Weizguy]

not cheap on Fishpond , but available