Pubs and clubs across the UK could be getting a new pint glass available soon. Say hello to the 'Schooner' glass. Basically, the schooner glass is a glass that holds two thirds of a pint. The move follows mixed pressure from the pub trade which wants the option to sell stronger beers and ciders in smaller measures. 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, 'Schooner' comes from Australia, where it was introduced because full pints got too warm 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. Yet, some critics from around the country are scared that the schooner will create a boycott effect on the pint glass. Currently, pubs from around the UK are only allowed to sell pints in a pint, half pint and third pint. The slightly smaller shaped glass will no doubt cause a headache for pub staff all over the country cutlery as the glass itself looks almost identical to a pint glass and there will no doubt be mistakes. The idea to try and drink less is always something that the Government would want to push as much as possible. It is the same with wine glasses. In loads of clubs and pubs they will only ever sell a larger glass wine glasses in the bar and in their dinnerware.
The Scottish Licensed Trade Association said there was hardly any reason behind this new glass and claimed that it would not be good for 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.
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