Product Description

Traditional German Ceramic Beer Boot

This German made 1 liter ceramic boot depicts traditional German scenes.  One side shows a man and woman in Bavarian clothing relaxing on a bench.  The woman knits while the man enjoys his pipe.  The reverse depicts a man telling a fraulein of the hunt, while his dog sits patiently by his side.  This brown/cream/cobalt blue finish color combination accents this detailed stoneware boot.  Features a 3D ceramic spur on the heel.

History of "Das Boot!"

Tradition tells that the boot came into use during WWI.  At that time, German soldiers, lacking a better drinking vessel, used their own leather boots (patched to hold liquid) for having what was possibly their last beer.  The boots were then filled to the top with beer and passed among the regiment soldiers with best wishes for a safe return from battle.  American soldiers were introduced to this tradition of drinking from a boot while stationed in Germany after WWII. 

The secret to drinking from the boot is to point the toe sideways. When the toe is pointed downward, the boot cannot be easily emptied. When the toe is pointed upwards, the liquid flows out of the boot very quickly and uncontrollably, usually spilling all over the drinker.

Made by King-Werk of Germany

Height: approx. 9.5"

Volume: 1 Liter

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