Lehmann Craft Beer Glass 44 Cl - 6 Pieces
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How many cl are in a pint?
An English pint is 568 ml, or 56.8 cl. An American pint is 473 ml, or 47.3 cl. The difference comes from the old English and American systems of measurement, which both have a pint but use different gallons. In Ireland and Great Britain, the pint is the legal measure for beer in pubs, and a pint glass must bear a verification mark.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, the pint is not an official measure. If a pub lists a pint on the menu, it’s usually a 50 cl glass, sometimes 47 cl. A half pint is 28.4 cl in England and usually 25 cl in the Netherlands, essentially a standard small glass.
What is a pint glass?
The classic English pint glass is the nonic: a straight glass with a bulge just below the rim, making it easy to hold and preventing glasses from sticking together when stacked. In Ireland, you’ll see the tulip-shaped pint glass, known from Guinness. American bars serve beer in a shaker pint, a simple 47 cl conical glass.
A pint glass is filled to the brim, with little or no head. That’s different from Dutch lager, which should have a two-finger head. If you’re filling a pint glass with lager, use a 56 cl glass to leave room for the head. Read about Dutch sizes in our article on beer glasses.
Pint, mug or small glass?
A 50 cl pint is two small glasses. In the Netherlands, a beer mug is usually also 50 cl, but with a handle and thicker glass. In Germany, a Maß is one liter. For lager that should stay cold, a 25 cl small glass is more practical: the second half of a pint will be lukewarm before you get to it.
Large glasses are better suited to beers you drink slowly, such as a stout, an IPA or an English ale served cellar-cold. See all sizes in our beer glasses.
The right glass
The Stölzle Iserlohn beer glass holds 50 cl and has a slim pint shape with a thick base. Arcoroc’s Cervoise is a 50 cl tempered tulip glass for stout and specialty beer. Find all sizes in our beer glasses collection.
Stölzle Iserlohn Beer Glass 50 cl (6 pieces)
Arcoroc Cervoise Beer Glass 50 cl (6 pieces)
Good to know
How many pints from a keg?
A 50-liter keg yields 88 English pints or 100 50 cl glasses. A 30-liter keg yields 52 English pints or 60 50 cl glasses, if you don’t waste any beer on foam.
How much alcohol is in a pint?
An English pint of 5% lager contains about 22 grams of alcohol, well over two standard drinks. A 25 cl Dutch vaasje is one standard drink.
Can you serve a pint in the Netherlands?
Yes, there is no legal standard serving size for beer in the hospitality industry. Just include the number of cl on the menu so guests know what they’re getting.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml is a pint?
An English pint is 568 ml, an American pint is 473 ml. In the Netherlands, a pint is usually a 500 ml glass. View our beer glasses.
How many cl is a half pint?
In England, 28.4 cl. In the Netherlands, a half pint is usually 25 cl, a standard beer glass.
What is a pint glass?
A large, straight or tulip-shaped beer glass holding 47 to 57 cl, filled to the brim, such as the English nonic or Irish tulip.
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