2009/9/30 Bob Walker <b...@randomness.org.uk>: > On Wed, 30 Sep 2009, Steve Mynott wrote: >> It also claimed that currently 1/3 pint measures were >> available and legal in the UK. I wondered if anyone had ever seen >> this? > > they always have been legal. you certianly now see thirds at CAMRA beer > festivals and I have seen it in some pubs. Normally as part of a try 4 beers > as thirds pay for a pint offer.
The (excellent) Bree Louise serves their (excellent) ales in 1/3 pint glasses if you ask. I usually pick 3 likely sounding ales, order 1/3 of each. They come on a little wooden board. IIRC they charge based on alcohol content, and ordering 3 random thirds tends not to get you charged for a pint of the strongest. So it seems a reasonable thing to do. Certainly doesn't cost more. /joel
