Insulated Beer Mugs and Stainless Steel Beer Cups for Bulk Orders
A stainless steel beer mug keeps a drink cold for longer than glass and does not break at a festival, on a boat or by a pool. Breweries, bars and event brands use them as merchandise and as reusable cups. Here is how to choose the shape, the lid and the finish.
By Feng, Head of After-Sales Service & Online Marketing Lead
An insulated beer mug is a double-wall stainless steel mug or cup that keeps beer cold for longer than glass and does not shatter, which makes it popular for outdoor bars, festivals, breweries and gifts. Choose between a handled mug, a straight or tapered pint-style cup and a can-shaped cup, then decide whether it needs a lid. BG Drinkware, a drinkware manufacturer in Yongkang, China, makes a 710 ml insulated beer mug with a large handle and a clear sliding lid, a 510 ml beer-can-shaped cup with a direct-sip lid, a 470 ml tapered cup with a clear sip lid, and can tumblers in 350 ml, 500 ml and 600 ml with flip-up spout lids. Only the 710 ml mug is listed as insulated, so confirm the construction of the others. Most models start at 500 pieces per colour, and the can tumblers at 500 per colour, per capacity. A sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days.
Why choose a stainless steel beer mug?
Two reasons: it holds the cold and it does not break. A double-wall vacuum mug keeps the beer cold and the outside dry, and stainless steel survives drops that would shatter glass, which matters around pools, boats and festival crowds. It is also a reusable alternative to single-use cups at events.
Not every steel cup is insulated, so confirm the construction of the model before you claim it keeps beer cold. See double wall vs single wall and how insulated drinkware works.
Which beer mug shape should you choose?
A handled mug suits bars, beer halls and gifts; a tapered pint-style cup stacks well and suits events; a can-shaped cup is a playful merchandise piece. Do not assume a 470 to 510 ml cup will fit a US pint or half-litre pour: a 470 ml cup cannot hold 500 ml. Confirm usable fill capacity with the lid fitted and room for foam on the sample, including for a UK pint in the 570 to 710 ml range.
| Model | Capacity | Lid and details |
|---|---|---|
| Insulated beer mug | 710 ml | Large handle, clear sliding lid; 304 interior; 50 pcs per carton |
| Beer-can cup | 510 ml | Removable direct-sip lid |
| Tapered cup | 470 ml | Clear sip lid; 50 pcs per carton |
| Can tumbler | 350 / 500 / 600 ml | Flip-up spout lid |
For a stemmed option, see the stainless steel wine tumbler.
Does a beer mug need a lid?
Outdoors, often yes. A clear sliding or sip lid keeps insects and splashes out and holds the cold in, and can be removed for drinking from the rim. Indoors at a bar, most mugs are used without the lid. Choose a lid that comes off fully for washing.
For lid parts and seals, see tumbler lid, seal and straw checks.
For carrying beer in a larger jug, see 64 oz growlers.
How should a brewery brand a beer mug?
Laser engraving gives a permanent metallic mark that suits a brewery logo; UV and screen printing add colour on a powder-coated or painted mug. Bare stainless steel cannot be UV printed, so choose the finish first. Approve the logo on a sample of the exact mug.
For durability and placement, see laser engravable tumblers, why printed logos rub off and logo placement.
How do you order custom beer mugs?
Send the model, capacity, lid, colours, logo method, packaging, quantity and terms. Most of BG Drinkware's beer mugs and cups start at 500 pieces per colour, and the can tumblers at 500 per colour, per capacity. A sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days.
Bulk production takes 7–12 days after the sample is approved, and every vacuum mug is temperature-tested unit by unit before shipping. For events and merchandise, see promotional drinkware; for the range, see coffee mugs and travel cups.
Beer mug FAQ
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most about stainless steel beer mugs: whether they keep beer cold, whether they affect the taste, which size to choose and how many to order. Where an answer names BG Drinkware, it uses the details on its product pages.
Do stainless steel beer mugs keep beer cold?
A double-wall vacuum mug does: the vacuum slows the warmth of your hand and the air reaching the beer, and the outside stays dry. A single-wall steel cup chills quickly but warms quickly too. BG Drinkware's 710 ml beer mug is listed as insulated; confirm the construction of other models.
Does a stainless steel mug change the taste of beer?
A clean 304 stainless steel interior should not add a taste. Off-flavours usually come from residue left in the lid or from strong detergent, so rinse the mug well after washing. Some drinkers prefer the look of beer in glass, which is a matter of preference, not flavour.
What size beer mug should I choose?
Do not assume a 470 to 510 ml cup will fit a US pint or half-litre pour: a 470 ml cup cannot hold 500 ml. Confirm usable fill capacity with the lid fitted and room for foam on the sample, including for a UK pint in the 570 to 710 ml range. BG Drinkware's beer mugs and cups include 470 ml, 510 ml and 710 ml models, and can tumblers from 350 ml to 600 ml for smaller pours.
What is the minimum order for custom beer mugs?
Most of BG Drinkware's beer mugs and cups start at 500 pieces per colour, and the can tumblers at 500 per colour, per capacity. A sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days, and bulk production takes 7–12 days after the sample is approved.
Planning beer mugs for a brewery or event?
Send the capacity, quantity, model, colour, logo method, packaging, payment terms and trade terms for a quotation.
