We all could be seeing a new pint glass arrive at our local pubs and clubs. Welcome the ‘Schooner’ glass. The basic premise is that the glass is slightly smaller than a normal pint glass by only holding two thirds of a pint. This has all come about because landlords want to sell higher percentage beer and cider and not be forced to use a pint glass. Reports have also claimed that this beer glass will give females a chance to order a beer in a smaller measure as reports have suggested that women think the pint is too much.
Schooner the name comes from Australia and was created for when the glass for a pint becomes too hot when out in sun. Why people think that same methodology will apply to us in beyond me but pub landlords in the UK are taking it very seriously indeed. Traditionalists are concerned that if may start a shift away from the pint. In bars and clubs at the moment you can order a pint, half pint and a third of a pint. The smaller glass will no doubt cause a huge amount of confusion for any pub’s glassware and as the glass itself looks almost identical to a pint glass and there will no doubt be mistakes. There is quite a lot backing for this new measure due to the incentive of drinking less and also helping curb binge drinking. It is the same with wine glasses. In many pubs they will only sell a much larger size wine glasses in the bar and in their dinnerware.
The Association of drinking in Scotland does not share this stating that there is no demand for the Schooner glass. Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson said: ‘There is no question of replacing the British pint, but introducing the option of a brand new imperial measure is good for consumers and providing them with far more choice.
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