Lean towards the informal, something perhaps in a waxed canvas, colorfast nylon or absorbent fleece. The beer comes easily until enough has been consumed to allow air to flow up the stem and into the bulb.

Yard (Trinkgefäß) — Yard Ein Yard, auch Yard Of Ale, Long Glass, Ells Glass oder Cambridge Yard Glass, ist ein hohes Trinkglas, welches für gewöhnlich zum Konsum von Bier verwendet wird.

When first raised to your lips, the problem is controlling the weight of the beer-filled bulb at the end of the glass.

Using the right glass for your beer is important for the all round enjoyment of the beverage, especially if you are drinking a specialty or stronger brew. The glass has a trumpet-shaped opening at one end and either a foot at the other or a trick bulb, which makes drinking more difficult, for when air gets into it the ale is forced out in a rush. Downing a yard of ale takes a bit of practice, you will more than likely end up with more ale down your front than in your belly.The design harks back to medieval pewter or earthenware chalices that were heavily engraved and sometimes decorated with precious stones or glass beads. Mrs Radburn, then Christine Brucker, now of Wheatfields, Didcot, remembered their close association after hearing about the proposed ‘Temple to Science’ in the University Science Area. Whether you’re in the mood for a grilled burger and a pint of your favorite ale, or seared ahi and a chilled martini, Yard House has something for everyone. The competition to see who can down beer the quickest raises funds for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. It's a relatively new phenomenon to me, but I've found it a great way to sample several local brews while travelling.

And the pram derby, which saw “mothers and babies” race around a course drinking half pints at pubs en route, was cancelled due to health and safety fears. it sounds strange but in berlin there are a tonne of places that do 'a meter of beer' but we cant find a place in London, just for fun! Measuring at 58 cm in height, this glass (understandably) comes with a wooden stand for support – we hope you have someone to support you if you manage to finish the glass! I used to drink it in about 12 -15 secs but was suitably put in place when my sister, Barbie at The George in Worthing for anyone who knew her, did it slightly slower than me in about 20 secs but drinking Guinness and she was very slim and petite. Whether you’re dreaming of a micro city adventure or a week-long escape by the coast, Aptamil Follow on Milk Ready to Drink gives you the ease to explore without limits, as you can simply shake, pour into a sterilised beaker and feed to your little one.Originally the yard of ale was 36 inches inches long, but it's now possible to get many different sizes of 'yard' including 1/2 yards, and 1/3 yards for the faint of heart, and double yards for those with no common sense. yard-of-ale glass, tall, extremely narrow drinking glass that was known in England from the 17th century. Long before before the bierstiefel (the boot-shaped German glass) and “Beerfest,” there were English hunters chugging out of boots. This is popular with some Belgian strong Golden Ales, and is perfect for sipping and savouring these powerful yet refreshing beers. Although this style of glass used to hold about a litre and a half, this century has seen it standardised as 1 litre to the line, with the remaining room for a nice frothy head.

Yard (beer) — A yard (or yard glass) is a very tall glass used for drinking beer; a yard (or yard of ale) also refers to the (variable) quantity of beer held by such a glass. It can be used for any occasion, whether it’s a special occasion or simply to enjoy a good beer with friends. From a quick survey of glassware manufacturers on the web, about three imperial pints, or perhaps a bit less depending on the shape of the glass. He featured in our story about Christine Radburn, who worked with Mr Hawke’s future wife, then Hazel Masterson, at the Oxford University Institute of Statistics (Memory Lane, April 26).A popular glass used in many British pubs, it has gained favour over the nonic due to the attractive shape.