Yard of Ale Glass

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The 'stage-coach driver' explanation seems to be an ex post facto explanation, almost certainly affected by the fact that a post-horn (sounded by mail-coach drivers to warn tollkeepers to open the gate so as not to delay the mails) was frequently (and genuinely) called a 'yard of tin'.

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Alcohol Healthwatchhealth promotion adviser Christine Rogan said alcohol abuse in New Zealand and developed countries caused enormous harm. Calling all leaf peepers: peak fall foliage has arrived at Edge! Visit to experience a scenic scene of red, yellow and orange at Autumn in the Sky, a new immersive display. Available to all Edge guests from October 4 to November 10.A yard glass might be considered an early form of the “beer bong”. They were used in rituals and celebrations of various sorts, but mostly including contests for who could drink the most, the fastest. They are traditionally – and still are – used in pub games and for assorted celebrations. In Australia, Yard Glasses are very popular and come in various sizes and colors. The term pokal glass is often used to describe a variety of stemmed beer glasses, however true pokal beer glass is by a tall bowl situated on a short stem. A European pokal glass has a very defined base, either bulbous or sometimes flat, while an American pokal glass has a more subtle tapered base that leads in to the stem or foot. Chris Higgs, the reigning yard of ale champion who drank his yard in 9.5 seconds, said: "Such a shame about the news of losing the last true lifeboat week event. I am proud to say I'm multiple-time and reigning champion. Other references say apatron could get a drink for free if they finished a yard without spilling a drop - but that theory is a remains a bit blurry too.

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The beer snifter is a large bulbous stemmed glass that is shaped to concentrate the aromas of your beer or ale and direct them towards the nose. Very similar to brandy snifters, a beer snifter glass can likewise be used to swirl your drink to help release the hidden aromas, in fact a large brandy snifter is an ideal substitute to a beer snifter. There are a number of recycling points across Aberdeenshire where you can recycle glass and textiles. You can also visit one of our recycling centres where we accept a wide range of items. The habit of calling the coach-horn the "yard of tin" arose from the fact that it really was a yard, or thirty-six inches, of tin, many of the old horns on the inferior coaches being made of tin, and not of copper or brass. Yard glasses can be found hanging on the walls of some English pubs, and there are a number of pubs named The Yard of Ale throughout the country.The Health Promotion Agency talked to New Zealanders for a study into drinking habits among immigrant communities and one interviewee recalled his introduction to teenage drinking. The glass is approximately 1 yard (90cm), shaped with a bulb at the bottom and a widening shaft, which constitutes most of the height. In countries where the metric system is used, the glass may be 1 metre (1.1yd). Because the glass is so long and in any case does not usually have a stable flat base, it is hung on the wall when not in use.

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Legend suggests that the yard was also used in old England to serve the driver of a coach. Upon arriving at their destination and relieving its passengers, the coachman would stay and the length of the yard glass would allow him some refreshment. Look 100 stories down from the thrilling glass floor, lean out over the city on angled glass walls and sip champagne in the sky. The scope for novelty beer glasses is almost endless, with no restrictions on shapes, sizes and styles. Popular novelty beer glasses include sexy beer glasses and skull beer glasses, which make great gifts for beer lovers. Traditional beer glasses such as the nonic have also been oversized to unusually large sizes such as 5 pints to create an effectively unusable beer glass, but fun gift. Novelty glasses can come in many themes, with tiki or Hawaiian themed glassware or ceramics becoming more popular for use at parties. Wagers being placed on the contestant to finish first without spillage at Wayside Inns and Taverns during Shakespearean times were common place, although it is believed that drinking from the Yard of Ale Glass was really reserved for special occasions. A yard of beer is unlikely to pose a serious immediate health risk and is more likely to induce vomiting, butbinge drinking, "sculling", and over consumption have also become common.Allan Seager (2004). A frieze of girls: memoirs as fiction. University of Michigan Press. p.201. ISBN 0472089579 . Retrieved 28 June 2011. The Yard of Ale: Our History". theyardofale.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-04 . Retrieved 2010-03-10.