Collecting Beer and Beer Accessories
A brief search for "beer collectables," "beer collectibles" or "beer paraphernalia" on the Internet will reveal hundreds of web sites devoted simply to the collection of beer-related collectables. Anything from empty beer cans or bottles, bottle tops and labels, to beer bottle openers and beer glasses are widely collectable items, and may involve years of dedicated research and collecting. Even beer can pop tops are collectables to some hobbyists.
There is no hard and fast rule to building a beer paraphernalia collection, but truly fascinating collections are often based around a common theme, such as a particular brewery, brewing region, or style of beer.
Collectable Beer Paraphernalia
Some of the first beer collectables were beer caps (or crowns) and bottles. Today's beer collectables range from the classics to bar towels and serving trays, to even more obscure collections, such as beer bags. Here's a list of some of the possible beer paraphernalia collections:
- empty beer bottles
- empty beer cans
- bottle labels
- bottle caps
- pump caps
- cap lifters (particularly with beer brand on it)
- beer glasses or stein
- beer brand bar mats (coasters)
- bar signs or lights
- bar mirrors
- beer brand serving trays
- bar towels with beer brands.
And if you keep your eye open for "anything about beer," you'll find some amusing beer collectables in novelty stores to spice up your collection. Consider these beer-related novelties:
- Christmas tree lights that look like beer cans
- beer steins with a bell attached (to call for a refill)
- beer glasses with lights that come on when the glass is empty
- novelty fishing lures made out of bottle caps and openers
- beer brand playing cards
- bumper stickers
- neck ties.
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