tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post602778822988928823..comments2023-10-25T13:45:40.014+01:00Comments on On pubs and beer - screeds by jesusjohn: Size does matterJohn Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-35619463877564674272009-09-28T15:29:59.132+01:002009-09-28T15:29:59.132+01:00I did read this once, I don't know why I didn&...I did read this once, I don't know why I didn't comment then. I think you are right, there is a place for more open-mindedness towards the measure.<br /><br />Oh, and thanks for the link.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11319272987951077205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-1862185385096749792009-04-01T22:00:00.000+01:002009-04-01T22:00:00.000+01:00You big girl's bra!You big girl's bra!John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-54147223946718133412009-04-01T18:37:00.000+01:002009-04-01T18:37:00.000+01:00What, have you never had a twofer of lager with a ...What, have you never had a twofer of lager with a Bailey's and Gin & Tonic chaser?Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-57745206506863835682009-04-01T08:24:00.000+01:002009-04-01T08:24:00.000+01:00Jeffrey said: 'A two thirds measure could be calle...Jeffrey said: 'A two thirds measure could be called a "twofer"'<BR/><BR/>I like that: 'Three twofers of Landlord please, the world's about to end.'<BR/><BR/>He added: 'Turn the word verification off on your blog - it's annoying.'<BR/><BR/>Jeffrey say, John do. Done.John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-80725370997355700702009-04-01T08:17:00.000+01:002009-04-01T08:17:00.000+01:00'First came the intellectualism about beer, now th...'First came the intellectualism about beer, now there's intellectualism about bringing in a different size measure!'<BR/><BR/>Wow - I'm an intellectual. You heard it here first.John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-10912737568259709922009-03-31T19:42:00.000+01:002009-03-31T19:42:00.000+01:00A two thirds measure could be called a "twofer" Tu...A two thirds measure could be called a "twofer"<BR/><BR/> Turn the word verification off on your blog - it's annoyingStonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07001578598975666535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-91456102846446507842009-03-31T16:44:00.000+01:002009-03-31T16:44:00.000+01:00For the love of Christ! Isn't there something bett...For the love of Christ! Isn't there something better to discuss? How about Avery's fascination with drinking from over sized wine glasses? First came the intellectualism about beer, now there's intellectualism about bringing in a different size measure! There is no need for 2/3rd's of pint, unless you've got a problem!Whorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784943453195129865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-68868713848797235662009-03-31T15:30:00.000+01:002009-03-31T15:30:00.000+01:00I just got done ranting about the Bittersweet Part...I just got done ranting about the Bittersweet Partnership on my blog. <BR/><BR/>I often order halves when I'm trying beers, before I commit to a whole pint, not because I am hoping to look more femme holding a stemmed/smaller glass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-5302650796318735782009-03-31T08:52:00.000+01:002009-03-31T08:52:00.000+01:00Mark - you are right about the name thing 'a pint ...Mark - you are right about the name thing 'a pint of Chiswick for Shirley and a two-thirds of ESB for me, please Jim' doesn't roll off the tongue...<BR/><BR/>...could we find a punchy, pubby name for the 2/3?John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-46636425784746040912009-03-30T18:36:00.000+01:002009-03-30T18:36:00.000+01:00BrewDog are trying to push the 2/3 pint glasses no...BrewDog are trying to push the 2/3 pint glasses now and I'm all for it - I drink a lot of 330ml botles so the amount is familiar. My only reservation would be going to the bar and asking: 'two-thirds of the Pride please mate', it doesn't sound right!<BR/><BR/>It is a good measure, particularly for the stronger beers you mention or just to try more beers over a session without going for halves.Mark Dredgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11421095862178324693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-76222941148635050572009-03-30T14:39:00.000+01:002009-03-30T14:39:00.000+01:00Pretty sure they have that in Luxembourg, too - mi...Pretty sure they have that in Luxembourg, too - mid-330ml and 500ml.<BR/><BR/>The warm beer argument's a good one, too - ale is already at cellar temperature and therefore in a heated pub when it's cold or on a hot day can often taste yucky over the last few sips.John Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471796457374078158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1915546925885993140.post-73632104621062704452009-03-30T14:06:00.000+01:002009-03-30T14:06:00.000+01:00In Australia the common measure is a Schooner, whi...In Australia the common measure is a Schooner, which is 440 mL or roughly 2/3rd of a pint. On a warm day it is the ideal compromise between warm beer, returning to the bar too often and is strategically sized to be similar to that of your bladder. A sure fire winner.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979252489432311435noreply@blogger.com