~ Die alten Deutschen tranken Met ~ | |
Here's a short history of the alcoholic beverages drunk by the Germans throughout the ages on this slat-glazed, stoneware stein, ca. early 1900's. | |
Die alten Deutschen tranken Met. Der Landsknecht trank den Wein vom Rhein. Wir aber trinken früh und spät dich edlen Gerstensaft gerät. |
The ancient Germans drank mead. The troopers drank the wine from the Rhein. We drink early and late the surviving noble barley juice (beer). |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |