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When it comes to collecting, the beer folks have a
lot more fun not to mention a lot more stuff to choose
from. They have been defined as a subset of the
alcohol-related groups and have defined themselves as
Breweriana collectors.
So it has become know that all
beer-related objects have come under the category of
Breweriana.
Although it is unable to be proven, beer could be the
oldest alcoholic beverage.
It is known that the
ancient Mesopotamians and Sumerians were brewing beer as
early as 10,000 B.C. Beer made by the Egyptians was also
found sealed in their tombs. Although the beer was not
the same, as we know it today, it still could be
recognized as an ancestor.
Even though beer was brewed by the ancients the
Breweriana golden age, stretches from the late 1880s
until World War II. For example, some Breweriana fans
desire what are called "cone top" beer cans, one of the
first kinds of cans, which rise in the shape of a cone
and are topped with a bottle cap. They were sold in the
1930s and are rare today.
From popular and familiar items such as cans and
bottles through to the most rare collectibles such as
font tops and pump clips, Beer Memorabilia is a
celebration of the variety that Breweriana provides. But
there other areas Breweriana collectors have found.
One the noted Breweriana collector interest is the
antique saloon and beer advertising displays a great
source of pleasure. Another large area of Breweriana is
a stein. You will find a large number of web sites that
sell beer steins, however like most areas of collector
interest you will find a lot of fakes. Make sure the
money you set-aside for your Breweriana collection buys
the real McCoy.
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