Bayer. Brauhaus Pforzheim Steinkrug

From the collection of Jorge O. Soriano

Bayer. Brauhaus Pforzheim

Thus one is exceptionally colorful and bold — Beautiful brauerei logo with the hops and vines and wheat

“Bayer.” Note: See my comment on this word in description section, just for fun - or headache.

The height of the lid is greater than most - very cool.

The patina on this one is much nicer than pictures, which is the case with most my pictures. Lighting effect distorts true color.

It’s a balance between seeing lid’s details and it being too bright.

0,4L and calibration marks incised

Acorn thumblift with smooth cap on top

Super clean and in excellent condition inside and out

No marks underneath lid

Base gently curves inward - recessed base.

Bayer. Brauhaus transporting the precious cargo “beer kegs” and guarded by some lovely woman.

Bayer. Brauhaus Pforzheim

Original owner’s description:

“alter Bierkrug mit Zinndeckel
Bayer. Brauhaus Pforzheim
0,4L.
Boden nach innen gewölbt
H 15 / 17,5 cm/ 09 cm top Zustand”

Translated:

“Old beer mug with pewter lid Bavarian. Brauhaus Pforzheim
0.4 L
Bottom curved inwards
H 15 / 17.5 cm / O 9 cm
top condition”

I was unable to find much historical information about Bayer-Brauhaus Pforzheim, except, it was founded in 1889, by whom, I was not able to learn.

A bit of German language fun or headache? I believe “Bayer.” is an abbreviation for “Bayerisches”. But, what does “Bayer” mean and is it different from “Bayern”? “Bayer” is someone from Bavaria. “Bayern” means Bavaria, one of the States of Germany (its full name is Freistaat Bayern, which means Free State of Bavaria — excellent link below). So, “Bayerisch” is a neuter noun. And adding the “es” at the end “Bayerisches” makes it neuter singular. So what, right?

It helped me confirm that Bayer. Brauhaus Pforzheum is like saying Bavarian Brauhaus Pforzheim. I’m pretty sure? Ha ha. I went down this rabbit hole and remembered why I made little effort to learn German beyond a few phrases and other basics to get around ok in town. It’s a challenging language to learn, no doubt about it.

References.

Brewery Brauhaus Pforzheim.
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Brauhaus Pforzheim.
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The Free State of Bavaria.
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As always, I always welcome and appreciate any additional information or references. Thanks.

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