Schooner (glass)
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A schooner is a type of glass or a fluid measure for serving alcoholic drinks, which varies by country.
Australia
[edit]In all Australian states other than South Australia, a "schooner" is a 425 ml (15 imp fl oz), or three-quarters of an imperial pint.[1]
In South Australian pubs and clubs, the term "schooner" refers to a glass with a capacity of 285 ml (10 imp fl oz) (known as a "pot" elsewhere in Australia, or a "middy" in New South Wales and Western Australia; these were half an imperial pint pre-metrication).[1]
There is no legal definition of a schooner in Australia.[2]
Canada
[edit]In Canada, a "schooner" refers to a large capacity beer glass. Unlike the Australian or British schooner, which is smaller than a pint, a Canadian schooner is larger. Although not standardised, the most common size of schooner served in Canadian bars is 33.3 Imp fl oz / 946 ml (32 US fl oz). It is commonly a tankard-shaped glass (dimpled mug shape with handle), rather than a traditional pint glass.[citation needed]
It should not be confused with Schooner Lager, which is a regional brand of beer found only in the eastern maritime provinces of Canada.[citation needed]
United Kingdom
[edit]In Britain, a schooner is a large sherry glass. Sherry is traditionally served in one of two measures: a clipper, the smaller measure, or a schooner, the larger measure, both named after the sort of ships (clipper and schooner) that brought sherry over from Spain.[citation needed]
Since 2011, beer and cider have been permitted to be sold in 2⁄3 imperial pint (379 ml) glasses known by drinkers as "schooners", though these are not defined as such in UK legislation.[3]
Newcastle Brown Ale is traditionally served in a 1⁄2 imperial pint (284 ml) glass called a schooner, or "Geordie schooner".[4]
United States
[edit]In most places in the United States, "schooner" refers to the shape of the glass (rounded with a short stem), rather than the capacity. It can range from 18 to 32 US fl oz (532 to 946 ml).[citation needed]
In the Pacific Northwest, "schooner" refers to a smaller-size pour, usually 8 to 12 ounces.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Purcell, Scott (2 August 2023). "5 Beer Glass Sizes in Australia Explained". Man of Many. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "Selling alcohol". National Measurement Institute. Department of Industry, Science and Resources. Retrieved 10 February 2025.
- ^ "UK Weights and Measures". UK Government. Retrieved 25 October 2014.
- ^ Ewalt, David M. "Meet The Geordie Schooner". Forbes.
External links
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- Brett. J. Stubbs (17 January 2011). "Schooner Wars", in Australian Brews News