Gerold Porzellan Puzzle beer stein featuring the Bayern coat of arms and blue-and-white Bavarian diamond pattern. The sculpted handle, raised detailing, and decorative rim give this piece an eye-catching traditional look. Marked Bavaria and Made in W-Germany on the base. A distinctive collectible for Bavarian-themed displays or a beer stein collection.

 

How to use a Puzzle Beer Stein

 

A puzzle stein (or puzzle jug/mug) works using a hidden internal straw and siphon system. If you try to drink from it normally, the liquid pours out of secret holes and spills everywhere.

 

The Secret Mechanism

• The Perforated Rim: The top rim or neck of the vessel is covered in extra holes, spouts, or decorative cutouts, making normal sipping impossible.

• The Hidden Internal Tube: Inside the vessel is a secret, hollow channel that starts near the bottom of the interior, runs up through the body or handle, and connects to one designated functional spout or drinking point.

• The Secret Air Holes: There is a tiny, hidden hole located under the top of the handle (or sometimes near the base/rim depending on the design).

 

How to Drink From It

1. Find and Cover the Secret Hole: Place your finger over the hidden air/suction hole—typically located underneath the upper part of the handle.

2. Block the Extra Spouts/Holes: Cover the other false spouts or perforations on the rim with your other fingers or lips so the system is sealed.

3. Suck Like a Straw: Draw the liquid up through the single active, open nozzle. Closing the secret handle hole creates a vacuum (suction), pulling the beer up from the bottom of the vessel, through the handle, and out of the designated spot without spilling.

 

Produced before 1990

 

Excellent Vintage Condition. No chips, cracks, or discolorations.