AussieJosh
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Aussie schooner tips British pint
Since its introduction by an act of Parliament in 1698, the British pint has been an institution the world over. But after legislation this week, the pint's facing pressure from the land down under as the Aussie schooner is introduced across the UK.
Presently pommy pubs and restaurants are limited to pouring government regulated measures, such as 'halves' and pints. But Britons will now have the option of ordering an Aussie schooner, which is roughly two-thirds of a pint (depending on where 'ya from, mate more on that later).
According to a statement by MP David Willetts: "We have listened to consumers and businesses. They have called for fixed quantities to be kept but with greater flexibility. That is what this change will deliver."
He goes on to say, "We are freeing businesses so they can innovate and create new products to meet the demands of their customers."
Another great Aussie export we can be proud of! But what, exactly, is an Australian schooner? Well, depends where your local's located.
According to the Lonely Planet Guide to Australian Language and Culture, a schooner is 15 ounces, except in South Australia where it's 9 or 10, depending on who you talk to. Even more confusingly, that SA schooner will be called a middy in NSW and WA, a handle in the NT, and a pot in Victoria and Queensland. A Canadian website (www.sceneandheard.ca) has gone so far as producing a handy chart for thirsty travellers (below).
Seems to me until we standardise pours nationwide like our whinging mates from upstairs, you're best off ordering "what that bloke's having" when you travel in Oz!
Do you think we should standardise our drinks and have a national pour?
Since its introduction by an act of Parliament in 1698, the British pint has been an institution the world over. But after legislation this week, the pint's facing pressure from the land down under as the Aussie schooner is introduced across the UK.
Presently pommy pubs and restaurants are limited to pouring government regulated measures, such as 'halves' and pints. But Britons will now have the option of ordering an Aussie schooner, which is roughly two-thirds of a pint (depending on where 'ya from, mate more on that later).
According to a statement by MP David Willetts: "We have listened to consumers and businesses. They have called for fixed quantities to be kept but with greater flexibility. That is what this change will deliver."
He goes on to say, "We are freeing businesses so they can innovate and create new products to meet the demands of their customers."
Another great Aussie export we can be proud of! But what, exactly, is an Australian schooner? Well, depends where your local's located.
According to the Lonely Planet Guide to Australian Language and Culture, a schooner is 15 ounces, except in South Australia where it's 9 or 10, depending on who you talk to. Even more confusingly, that SA schooner will be called a middy in NSW and WA, a handle in the NT, and a pot in Victoria and Queensland. A Canadian website (www.sceneandheard.ca) has gone so far as producing a handy chart for thirsty travellers (below).
Seems to me until we standardise pours nationwide like our whinging mates from upstairs, you're best off ordering "what that bloke's having" when you travel in Oz!
Do you think we should standardise our drinks and have a national pour?
