Oktoberfest glass NYT crossword clue

The answer to the clue “Oktoberfest glass” is **STEIN**.

A stein is a traditional German beer mug, often made of stoneware and sometimes featuring a hinged lid and ornate designs. At Oktoberfest, the famous beer festival held annually in Munich, steins are the go-to vessel for serving large quantities of beer. They’ve become a cultural symbol of German beer-drinking tradition and are as iconic as the event itself.