5 Antique Pilsner Urquell German Brewery Enameled Beer Glasses Tumblers 5"

Description

Set of five early 20th century 0.3 Liter Urquell Burgerl Brauhaus Pilsen beer glasses / tumblers. Hand enameled / painted with a parchment label framed with hop leaves, red/orange seal and red rims.

"By 1839, most beer in Bohemia was dark and top fermented. Nonetheless, bottom-fermented lagers were gaining popularity. The people of Plzeň preferred imported cheaper bottom-fermented beers to local top fermented ales. The burghers of Plzeň invested in a new, state-of-the art brewery, the Měšťanský pivovar (Burghers' Brewery), and hired Josef Groll, a Bavarian brewer, to brew a bottom-fermented beer. On 5 October 1842, Groll had a new mash ready and on 11 November 1842, the new beer was first served at the feast of St. Martin markets. Pilsner Urquell was the first pale lager, and the name pilsner is often used by its copies. It is characterised by its golden colour and clarity, and was immensely successful: nine out of ten beers produced and consumed in the world are pale lagers based on Pilsner Urquell. The German name, which means 'original source', was adopted as a trademark in 1898. Pilsner Urquell is today brewed solely in the Pilsen brewery." Highball, lowball.

Condition

Good Overall - Gentle wear; some residue

Dimensions

3" x 4.75" (Diameter x Height)