WELCOME TO OZ BEER GAMES
In the past before decimalization in Australia in 1966. Beer sizes were measured in Imperial Fluid Ounces.
Over time many pubs and hotels in the different States and Territories, served beer in a multitude of different glass sizes, many with unusual names.
For example a Lady’s waist in New South Wales was a slender curved glass which would hold 5 Imperial fluid ounces, (142 ml), whereas a Shetland in Western Australia was even smaller at 4 Imperial fluid ounces (142 ml), just enough to buy the bartender a snifter. A Schooner was more universal at 15 Imperial fluid ounces (426 ml), however uniquely in South Australia this was called a pint, but elsewhere throughout the country a pint was a standard 20 Imperial fluid ounces. (568ml)
Using the old imperial fluid ounces, and unique names of these beer glasses, a pack of cards has been created, depicting these glass names and sizes.
Five novel fun, easy to play card games, have been developed, with Australian beer themes.
Beat The Bartender, Grab The Slab, Stock The ‘Bottle O’ Jugs & Chase The Schmiddy
Play these unusual and exciting card games and learn a little about a unique aspect of Australia’s heritage, before it’s lost forever.
Names of beer glasses in different Australian States and Territories.
| Glass Size | N.S.W. | VIC | QLD | S.A. | W.A. | TAS | N.T. | A.C.T. | Glass Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 fl.oz | Shetland Pony | Small | 115 ml | ||||||
| 5 fl.oz | Pony/Ladies waist | Pony | Small | Pony | Pony | 140 ml | |||
| 6 fl.oz | Small | Bobbie | Six | 170 ml | |||||
| 7 fl.oz | Seven | Glass | Beer | Butcher | Glass | Seven | Seven | 200 ml | |
| 8 fl.oz | Glass | Eight | 235 ml | ||||||
| 10. fl.oz | Middy | Pot | Middy/Ten Pot | Schooner | Middy | Ten/Pot /Handle |
Handle | Middy | 285 ml |
| 15.fl.oz | Schooner | Schooner | Schooner | Pint | Schooner | Schooner | Schooner | Schooner | 425 ml |
| 20.fl.oz | Pint | Pint | Pint | Imperial Pint | Pot | Pint | Pint | 570 ml |
Please note this is not a definitive guide, there will be inconsistencies on State borders, and in some areas.
Miscellaneous:-
Schmiddy: New size in trendy urban bars, about 12 fl.oz.
To learn more about Australian beer visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_beer
A little about the Founder and Director
I have worked twice in Australia as a teacher and travelled extensively throughout the country, visiting all States and Territories.
My last appointment was lecturing in Marketing among other subjects, engaging University students in Thailand for about 10 years.
Now retired, among other pursuits I develop games.
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