The new pint glass
Pubs and clubs across the UK could be getting a new pint glass available soon. Welcome the new ‘Schooner’ glass. Basically, the schooner glass is a glass that holds two thirds of a pint. The move follows a bundle of mixed opinions from the pub trade that would love the opportunity tot sell smaller measure of beer for stronger ales. 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.
The name of the glass, ‘Schooner’ orginates from OZ and was a nickname invented for the glass as pint glasses became to hot in the 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. Many people are a bit scared that it will create a boycott like effect for the pint glass at pubs. Currently, pubs from around the UK are only allowed to sell pints in a pint, half pint and third pint. The smaller shaped glass will no doubt cause a headache for pub staff cutlery as the glass itself looks almost identical to a pint glass and there will no doubt be mistakes. However, many people are in favour of getting this new pint glass as the idea to drink less is always a prefered incentive. 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 tableware.
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association said there was no call for the two-third pint measures saying, ‘What good is this going to do anyone?’. 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.
