An Example of the Variety of Gift Ideas Received This Week!

It’s Time to Think Gift-Giving!

Fun Budweiser Promotional Piece - Red bucket of fake ice filled with Budweiser Beer (fake), includes Large number 8 in white for Dale Earnhardt Jr of Nascar fame - waiting for you at Bahoukas.com

Budweiser Neon Clock - excellent condition and it works - electric - available at Bahoukas.com

Decanters – a change from ‘dolls’

Beer Tray

Or, a beer charcuterie board. Made of solid American Oak, this includes 6-12 oz beer glasses, a board with an area for your cheeses and other delicious munchies, and a recessed area to slide the glasses into securely. It also has antique English handles. It would make a beautiful gift. Add a gift certificate to one of our breweries and, well, someone who loves beer would be delighted to receive this!

Jim Beam Collector Decanters

Jim Beam Passenger Car Decanter - 3rd of a series
Beam’s Passenger Car Decanter

This genuine handcrafted, Regal China Porcelain Decanter is 3rd in the Beam Train Collectors Wheel Series.

JB Turner Jim Beam Railroad Decanter
JB TURNER – Jim Bean Railroad Decanter

This Jim Beam bourbon/whiskey decanter highlights the J.B. Turner locomotive in Regal China Porcelain of Antioch, IL. This is one of the finest decanters Beam ever made and is certain to please the most avid collector of vintage train replicas.

Check back tomorrow when we highlight a unique box of Star Wars items that George discovered when moving things around to fit the dolls in the shop. Until then, stop by soon. You know we’re watchin’ for ya!

Beer Labels Collecting

Beer Labels and Brewmania

There are as many reasons one might collect beer labels as there are the number of different labels available to collect! Some are just simple text while others are beautiful works of art.

The quote below is a great example of a few of the reasons. Do you collect them? What’s your reason?

Beer isn’t just one of the world’s most popular beverage it is also an art form in many respects. That might sound a little over the top but beer is a very collectible industry with a lot of followers. Beer labels, in particular, are something many people love.

They have even attracted people who don’t even particularly like the taste of beer. Beer is a very versatile beverage in many respects and there is a lot of scope to what you can find on a beer label. Many beers have very colourful and creative labels which is why there are many keen collectors out there.

from lightdrinks.co/uk

List of Beer Labels

Here’s a list of the areas the latest label collection represents. We encourage you to drop by and browse the collection. And you know, we’re watchin’ for ya!

List of areas our latest beer label acquisition represents.

Do You Remember Schultz and Dooley?

Utica Club and their “spokesmugs”

Growing up in New York in the 1950s, I was one of the many television viewers in the Northeast who were introduced to the West End Brewing Company (WEBCO) “spokesmugs,” Schultz and Dooley, through a series of award-winning commercials for Utica Club beer. Unlike the ceramic Schultz and Dooley character steins now marketed by WEBCO, the original TV characters were made of wood. The renowned puppeteer Bill Baird is credited with bringing the steins to life, along with comedian Jonathan Winters, who supplied their voices, complete with German and Irish accents.

from Beer Stein Article

Can you still hear their voices in your head when someone mentions “Shultz and Dooley?” They were fun commercials. Did you know that Jonathan Winters was the voice for the characters?

We have a great set of Schultz and Dooley mugs that just arrived. Stop in and see them after you enjoy these fun commercials.

Great UC Commercials

Schultz and Dooley were the spokesmen … er…spokesmugs… for Utica Beer.

Literally hundreds of thousands of Schultz and Dooley series characters have now reached the marketplace, leaving little room for doubt regarding their continuing popularity with collectors…

Although generally unrecognized by collectors, the original Schultz and Dooley steins hold a place in steinmaking history, in that they were in all probability the very first character steins produced specifically for an American audience. By comparison, the original “Bud Man,” Anheuser-Busch’s initial character stein, did not arrive on the scene until 1976, some 17 years later. Moreover, the on-going series of companion steins is in itself a likely first in the history of steinmaking. Although there are several groups of character steins that might qualify as “sets,” there has never before been anything to compare in scope or staying power with the Schultz and Dooley series.

Another factor contributing to the popularity of these steins is that there are any number of people for whom Schultz and Dooley help to evoke fond memories of an earlier time in their lives. In a sense, this reaction to Schultz and Dooley is not unlike that of the many servicemen who did tours of duty in Germany and whose memories are recaptured through stein collecting.

Finally, the Schultz and Dooley series is just plain fun and also readily obtainable. The cartoon-like nature of the steins is appealing to people of all ages and they’re available at prices almost everyone can afford.

from Beer Stein Article

Visit Our Beer MuZeum

Of course, if you love Schultz and Dooley, you’ll most likely enjoy browsing the Bahoukas Beer MuZeum on the second floor of our building. Oh, and we should add this beer glass also arrived in our ‘latest’ finds, commemorating the 1982 Loyal Order of Moose 1982 National Convention MOOSEHAVEN & JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA JUNE 28- JULY 1 1982. Just an FYI – the 2023 International Moose Convention will be in Reno, Nevada!

souvenir beer class
Order of Moose 1982 National Convention beer glass
1982 Order of Moose Nat'l Convention beer glass

As summer winds down, there’s still plenty of time to stop in and enjoy browsing our shop. And yep, we’re here and we’re watchin’ for ya!

National Beer Sports Film and RC Cola Cans

We wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Enjoy all that you have – share when you can.
Savor friends and family.
Don’t forget – we are CLOSED
Thanksgiving Day.
Then back to our regular hours – 7 days/week –
Til Christmas Day!

from George at Bahoukas Antique Mall

This unique piece recently arrived at our shop. The label on this 16mm film says “National Beer Sports Film” and also “Orioles in Action” with the number “Harco 603.” Also on the label is: “from Chesapeake Bay … Land of Pleasant Living.” It was created by WLVA radio station and is dated Sept. 29, 1961!

National Beer 16mm Sports Film with Orioles 1961
National Beer Sports Film – Orioles in Action

We are not sure if it’s an entire game or a series of highlights. If someone doesn’t grab this very unique piece, George may try to find a working 16mm film projector to check it out.

For those who love old films, National Beer, and/or the Orioles of 1961 – it’s a great piece! Don’t forget that we’re less than 5 weeks from Christmas. This would make a beer collector drool!

RC Cola Collectible Cans

RC Cola Cans – 1970s – baseball players

It seems that since Covid-19 decided to impose itself on our lives, folks have turned to collecting again. Baseball cards have definitely been one of those items that have gained new fans.

Very collectible 1970s RC Cola Cans with baseball player photos and stats

This collection 1970s RC Cola cans feature baseball players with their photos and stats on the can. We thought that those who might have renewed their interest in baseball memorabilia would enjoy checking out this collection of RC Cola cans!

Large collection of 1970s RC Cola cans featuring baseball players

We have a large collection of these cans. Are you ready to start a new collection – or maybe complete one you already have started? Well, don’t hesitate. Stop in today and we’ll point you in the right direction!

Stop in today and chat with George. And you bet, they’re watchin’ for ya!

Unique Beer Memorabilia

For your home bar, mancave, or just a unique collection, we have an assortment of wood plaques with beer labels on them.

5×5 Wood Plaques with Beer labels. Great display for your bar, mancave, or with your beer memorabilia.

Beer Label On Display

These 5″x5″ wood plaques with beer labels are a great way to add a bit of class to your beer memorabilia collection.

Stop in today and browse the ones we have. Could be a great gift for someone who loves anything ‘beer.’

And yes, we’re be watchin’ for ya!

It’s International Beer Day

Join Your Friends…

The First Friday in August is International Beer Day. No matter where you are or how you celebrate, raise a brewski and enjoy.

International Beer Day is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, breweries, and backyards all over the world. It’s a day for beer lovers everywhere to raise a toast to our brewers and bartenders and rejoice in the greatness of beer!

from International Beer Day website

While you’re at it, here’s a link to GREAT WAYS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY!

We have at least 10 beer mats at Bahoukas Beer MuZeum.

Tegestologists

If you collect brewmania, you might know what this word is:

Tegestologists have a great excuse to spend time in bars since they collect coasters or beermats. They should probably team up with labeorphilists, or collectors of beer bottles.

from MentalFloss.com
Sampling of beer coasters.

We have thousands of beer coasters. Are you a TEGESTOLOGIST? Stop in and view our collection. We might add, that it’s hot upstairs where our Bahoukas Beer MuZeum is located. So visit us first, then go and enjoy a cold beer at any of our great restaurants and pubs and celebrate International Beer Day and your exciting, new purchase for your collection!

Of course, we have plenty of beer bottles to add to your collection… but that’s another story. In the meantime, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!

Do You Collect Natty Boh?

We have two fine beer tap handles celebrating Natty Boh! Just two of an amazing collection of brewmania throughout our shop and in our Beer MuZeum upstairs.

CLICK HERE for a great piece about us from the Baltimore Sun.

The other side of these wonderful beer tap handles for National Bohemian!

Natty Boh Beer Cap Puzzles

Did you know there were puzzles to be solved under the beer cap? Did you realize that recently there are no puzzles? Read this article for details.

picutre of Natty Boh-inspired "Brewmore: Baltimore" puzzle. (By Liz Murphy / Correspondent) for Baltimore Sun
Natty Boh-inspired “Brewmore: Baltimore” puzzle. (By Liz Murphy / Correspondent) Baltimore Sun

Great Link to 10 Fun Facts

Want to learn some fun facts about Natty Boh? CLICK HERE

What kind of facts? Well, did you know that National Bohemian was the first to bottle beer in 6-pack cans in the 1940s?

We’ve heard that the bottle cap puzzles will be back. We sure hope. We also hard that there may be an app available for the beer cap puzzles. That would be fun!

For now – visit here for cap puzzles.

In the meantime, stop in and chat with us. Then browse the store. We’ll be watchin’ for ya!

Have You Visited Bahoukas’ Beer MuZeum?

We’ve been the talk of the town – and the delight of the beer memorabilia collector! Here’s just a small bit of the latest glasses we’ve acquired:

Collection of beer glasses including Gunther, Guinness, Yuengling, and more.

BrewMania is Alive and Well at Bahoukas Beer MuZeum

With 2200 sq. ft. on the 2nd floor of the building, Bahoukas Beer MuZeum is the perfect place to find THE perfect item for dad and his man cave. But seriously, anyone who just loves beer glasses, beer cans, mirrors, and signs … and, oh my … so much more, well, they’ll just love browsing the Bahoukas Beer MuZeum.

And you know, we’ll be here to say, “Welcome to Bahoukas!”

Need Ideas for the Guys?

Bahoukas has some fine choices!

motorcycle models
Motorcycle models

Maybe you can’t get him the ‘real’ one… but we have some models that would make perfect stocking stuffers!

Duck decoys

Our selection of duck decoys is limited but very interesting. Stop in to see what we have!

Pulaski Saga by RF Lackey
Bob Lackey is known by many in Harford and Cecil County and definitely by residents of Havre de Grace. We carry his books – the entire series. This is a great historical fiction series that starts in the canal days of Havre de Grace and is truly a wonderful way to get a feeling of what life was like in those years gone by.
huge collection of beer taps at Bahoukas Beer MuZeum in Havre de Grace, MD
Of course, our Brewmania collection… well stop in and see for yourself!

Bahoukas’ Beer MuZeum is amazing! Huge selection of brewmania for any man cave! Whether a collector or just adding to the ambiance, we have something that will work!

We have several slot machines and jukeboxes.

Stop by and check them out. Nope – won’t fit in a stocking, but just might be the perfect gift!

A variety of old tools useful still today at Bahoukas
Vintage tools are always of interest … stop in and see if we have something
that guy on your list can use – or to add a bit of interest to the decor!
We can help you with your choices.
Fishing Lures by Heddon - great collection - Bahoukas Antique Mall
Heddon Fishing Lures

The fisherman (or woman) in your life may be VERY familiar with these lures. Stop by and check them out. They are a collector’s dream Perfect extra thoughtful gift!

Of course, these gifts aren’t limited to the guys. And remember, we have over 9,000 sq ft of items to discover. When Thanksgiving is over, we’ll be ready to help you with your holiday shopping. Join us for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday… or ANY day that you’re in the mood to discover the perfect gift. (We promise not to tell you bought something for yourself while you were here!)

And yes, we’re here… and we’re watchin’ for ya! Happy Thanksgiving!

Beer Steins and more

Just in time for Oktoberfest!

Beautiful steins to keep your summer beer cold
A selection of our Beer Steins – just in time for Oktoberfest

Small steins, big steins, possibly even a ‘musical’ stein…yes, Bahoukas Antique Mall and Beer MuZeum has many beer steins and other brewmania available to add some real ‘interest’ to your Oktoberfest celebrations!

CLICK HERE for other posts about our BREWMANIA!

No matter what you might be looking for, we probably have something that fits! Celebrate this Saturday’s OKTOBERFEST at Hutchins Park from noon til 7. That’s October 12, 2019!

“Help” – the Beatles…

… is this beer can legit?

hmmm… legit? We’re not sure!

This unique beer can found its way to our store recently. We’ve done lots of searching, but can’t find any certification.

Beer can “A Tribute to the BEATLES”

The can says:

A Tribute to the BEATLES
LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION
Contents 12 Fl. Oz.

What do you think?

This side says:

“HELP” Brewing Company
Liverpool, England

So we’re curious. We’ve been searching, but haven’t found a definitive answer. But, since there aren’t many out there, it might be a great collectible and ‘conversation piece.’ Always fun.

Stop in during a great weekend that includes First Friday and the Wine, Art & Jazz Festival on Saturday. Of course, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!

Beer Taps

… on tap

Our Beer MuZeum offers an interesting variety of beer taps

We love our Beer MuZeum. If you’re a collector of “Breweriana,” you’ll want to stop by and see our collection. We have a huge collection in our 2nd floor area that covers 2200 sq. ft. Plus there are many items to be found on our 1st floor.

Beer taps on tap at Bahoukas Beer MuZeum in Havre de Grace, MD

Or maybe you just have a ‘man cave’ or recreation room where a beer tap of your favorites would add a bit of ambiance to your decor. Besides beer taps, we also have mirrors, beer cans, trays, lights, signs, and more.

We look forward to having you stop by and browse our breweriana. After all, if our State Comptroller Peter Franchot can stop by to see us, we know you’ll love it. Yep, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!

Christmas in July

Helping you think ‘cool’…

Christmas in July Sale at Bahoukas in Havre de Grace MD

Yes, we’re trying something different. As temperatures increase, we thought we’d decrease our prices with 20% off EVERYthing in the store. So click on “BLOG, and browse samplings of what we have to offer. Then come on by and enjoy our “CHRISTMAS in JULY” Sale!”

Don’t forget, we have another Bahoukas Paranormal Investigation and Haunted Building Tour coming up on July 14! It’s a great time and a fun evening. Join us! Call TODAY!

Paranormal Investigation and Haunted Buildings Walking Tour at Bahoukas in Havre de Grace

Yessiree…. we’ll be watchin’ for ya!

Summertime and a Cold Beer…

What could be better? The perfect beer stein, of course!

Beautiful steins to keep your summer beer cold

We have beer steins of many styles. And plenty of collectible beer glasses. Of course, we couldn’t mention beer without reminding you of the amazing Brewmania collection we have in the Beer MuZeum! But in the meantime, fill your favorite beer stein with the cold brew of your choice, sit back and enjoy as you savor the beautiful days of summer! Here’s to fun backyard bbq’s and a round or two of horseshoes! In the meantime, stop by and choose a beer stein. Absolutely, we’ll be watchin’ for ya!

Need A Fun Thing To Do (even if it rains)?

VISIT OUR BEER MUZEUM During First Friday!

Thousands of collectible bottles, decanters, mirrors, and more – plus our Nascar Collection is upstairs. If the weather turns out a bit too wet, we’ll be here! Also, don’t forget that tomorrow evening, June 2, we have a …

Paranormal Investigation and Haunted Buildings Walking Tour

… happening from 9pm – 11pm. Let us know you’d like a space reserved for you and friends.

Paranormal Investigation and Haunted Buildings Walking Tour at Bahoukas in Havre de Grace

Yes, we’ll be watchin’ for ya. (If you need one, we even have a few umbrellas). We’re always ready to have fun at Bahoukas!

Just in time for the Beer Fest

Beer Collectibles for You

Plenty of beer collectibles at Bahoukas Beer MuZeum in Havre de Grace

This Saturday, April 14, 2018 from noon to five is the first ever Craft Beer and Wine Festival at the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House. We thought we’d share a few items for those beer lovers and maybe, just maybe, you’d like to have one of these unique steins or  choose a pewter tankard – also available at Bahoukas. Hurry in and choose your favorite.

Left to right pictured above include the Bartender battery operated collectible,  a double-handle German Beer Stein, a Dogfish Head Chicory Stout tap handle, a 1920s Chesapeake Brewing Co. beer bottle with the terrapin turtle, and a beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle Stein from Germany, limited edition.

Click here for the Lock House Craft Beer and Wine Details.

We’ll be watchin’ for you at the shop and be sure to say ‘hi’ at the festival!

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