Schooner (glass)

Schooner (glass)

A schooner is a type of drinking glass commonly used in Australia and New Zealand for serving beer. The size and shape of schooners can vary significantly between regions, but they are generally larger than a middy or pot (beer), yet smaller than a pint glass.

Sizes and Variations

In New South Wales, a schooner typically holds 425 milliliters of beer, which is three-quarters of an imperial pint. In South Australia, however, a schooner is smaller, holding only 285 milliliters, which is the same size as a pot (beer) in Victoria and Queensland.

History

The term "schooner" is believed to have originated from the United States in the 19th century, where it referred to a large drinking glass. The name was later adopted in Australia and New Zealand, where it became associated with specific sizes of beer glasses.

Usage

Schooners are popular in pubs and bars across Australia and New Zealand. They are favored for their moderate size, which allows for a good balance between the quantity of beer and the ability to keep it cold and fresh.

Comparison with Other Glasses

• Middy: A smaller glass, typically holding 285 milliliters in most Australian states.
• Pot (beer): Another term for a 285-milliliter glass, used in Victoria and Queensland.
• Pint glass: A larger glass, holding 570 milliliters in Australia, equivalent to an imperial pint.

See Also

• Beer in Australia
• Beer in New Zealand
• Pint glass
• Middy
• Pot (beer)