Pubs and clubs across the UK could be getting a new pint glass available soon. Welcome the ‘Schooner’ glass. Essentially, the schooner glass is a glass that holds the equivalent of two thirds of a pint. The recent development is a result of pub landlords that want to sell stronger beers and ciders in smaller measures. The introduction this new measure will also mean females can have a smaller measure if they wish as reports have noted that a pint too much for most women.

The name of the glass, ‘Schooner’ originates from OZ and was a nickname invented for the glass as pint glasses became too hot in the sun. I don’t think it quite equates in colder countries how that’s not important. This new pint does have critics especially from traditional fields who feel the pint will have the spotlight taken from it. In bars and clubs at the moment you can order a pint, half pint and a third of a pint. The smaller glass will no doubt cause a huge amount of confusion for any pub’s glassware and the glass does nearly look identical to a pint glass so this will definitely cause confusion. However, many people are in favour of getting this new pint glass as the idea to drink less is always a preferred 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 dinnerware.

The Association of drinking in Scotland does not share this stating that there is no demand for the Schooner glass. 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.