Yard of Ale Glass

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Similar to beer steins, tankards are traditionally made from pewter, or even silver, however the beer tankard is now often made from glass and comes in a variety of shapes and styles. The author also makes an interesting point; a coach driver was almost certainly not handed a yard of ale from the alehouse window, because the risk of breaking the glass (which would have been expensive) was too great! The hitmaker told Australian TV hosts on The Project: "I think I'm going to have to commit to drinking a yardie. Whether you're a home drinker or a pub landlord, you'll want to get the most benefits out of your chosen glassware, so you'll need to know the difference between your standard tulip beer glass and your German pilsner beer glass.

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This tax had to be paid before any decoration by means of grinding or cutting but since the tax didn't apply to Ireland this helped the growth of their cut glass industry. Most of the evidence of the post tends to suggest that the yard of ale was originally intended as a bit of a joke, and attempting to drink the whole thing without spilling a drop was a fun game to play. The origins of the yard of ale date back to the early 17th century, during the reign of King James I (1603-1625). A mass is a German measurement equal to 1 litre, so a masskrug is literally translated as a 1 litre beer mug.Of course, with the variety of beer glasses on the market it is not surprising that beers, lagers and ales could be served in all manner of drinking vessels. When air reaches the bulb it displaces the liquor with a splash, startling the toper, and compelling him involuntarily to withdraw his mouth by the rush of the cold liquid over his face and dress.

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Chosen for their looks rather than their tasting benefits, Tulip glasses are often made from toughened glass which makes them a practical choice for serving pints. The Yard Glass is rumored to have been used by stagecoach drivers to grab and hold their brew – on the run – so to speak.The event included the Yard of Ale competition, a swimming challenge, a fire brigade display and also a bath tub race. Famed by the high ABV Belgian bière de champagne, DeuS, a flute champagne style glass can also be used to serve beer.