As the recognized leader in collectible steins, it seemed natural for Anheuser-Busch to begin a national club devoted to stein collectors. Introduced in 1995, the Anheuser-Busch Collectors Club was an immediate success. But unfortunately, the club ceased in 2007. The steins in this section are all steins that were offered exclusively to Anheuser-Busch Collector Club members. Each year members received a Membership Stein as part of their club membership, with the option to purchase the annual Members Only Stein. Other special-issue steins were also offered from time to time.