One of the truly great summer beers is the Belgian White Ale or “witbier.” Similar to a German Weisse beer, the white ale is made primarily from malted wheat, and has a... more
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A Collector’s Question: Mystery Mug
One of the great things about websites like this one is the fact that it’s a community. What this means is that we end up with something that is greater than the... more
The Ancient Beer Stein
My father passed away a little over three years ago. After his remembrance ceremony (it wasn’t really a funeral), my step-mom invited the four Westlake brothers to come up to the home... more
It’s in the Cans
Beer cans used to be a lot more interesting than they are today. Made of a heavy-gauge tin, they had a substantial feel to them. And the artwork on today’s cans, on... more
The $17,000 Can
A few weeks back I wrote about collecting classic and vintage beer cans. Well, according to WhatSellsBest.com, a rare can that once held something called “ABC Old English Type Ale” sold last... more
