I had to read pretty deep into that article to discover that the figure is calculated over a full fiscal year.
*whew*.
If a man had to drink all his pints in one sitting, he might find the task unpleasant. Spread that number over 365 days and we're now discussing a pint -- or perhaps, one EXTRA pint over and above one's normal rate of consumption -- about every three days. Not so unpleasant at all.
Goes to show how utterly innumerate most journalists are. And how trivial most news stories of this type are.
The story does raise the question for me, which drinkable brand of beer in the U.S. is marketed in pint servings? I seem to be stuck with Coors (Banquet) or even lesser brands. Anything I actually like better is sold in 12 ounce (or smaller) portions. Any suggestions?
I also love a good hard cider, especially if you can get a dry one. British ones are often dry, but Bold Rock here in NC makes a "Premium Dry" that is very nice.
The story does raise the question for me, which drinkable brand of beer in the U.S. is marketed in pint servings? I seem to be stuck with Coors (Banquet) or even lesser brands. Anything I actually like better is sold in 12 ounce (or smaller) portions. Any suggestions?
I should begin by noting that the British Imperial Pint is larger than the American pint anyway, 20 oz. instead of 16 oz. It's quite difficult to find Imperial pints in America except on draft. A good British pub is likely to pull you an Imperial if you ask.
16 oz. cans of beer are becoming more common in America, though. Guinness is now made in Baltimore as well as overseas, and you can get that in draft cans (i.e., with a nitro container inside). Pabst Blue Ribbon comes in 16 oz "tallboys," as do a number of craft beers -- and also those Bold Rock ciders I was mentioning.
Yeah, Guinness cans would be my suggestion as well. Here, WalMart carries a number of local brews in pint cans, and a couple in pint bottles as well. The liquor store here has a WIDE selection of beers in pint bottles and cans.
I like Strongbow, which comes in pint cans and is a nice dry UK cider if you get the Original Dry.
If you're in the Texas area, Austin Eastciders Original Dry is a good one, though I've only seen it in 12 oz cans.
I had to read pretty deep into that article to discover that the figure is calculated over a full fiscal year.
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If a man had to drink all his pints in one sitting, he might find the task unpleasant. Spread that number over 365 days and we're now discussing a pint -- or perhaps, one EXTRA pint over and above one's normal rate of consumption -- about every three days. Not so unpleasant at all.
Goes to show how utterly innumerate most journalists are. And how trivial most news stories of this type are.
The story does raise the question for me, which drinkable brand of beer in the U.S. is marketed in pint servings? I seem to be stuck with Coors (Banquet) or even lesser brands. Anything I actually like better is sold in 12 ounce (or smaller) portions. Any suggestions?
I’m fond of hard cider. In fact, I prefer it to most beers, although I enjoy stout and porter. Samuel Smith sells a tasty hard cider in pints.
ReplyDeleteI also love a good hard cider, especially if you can get a dry one. British ones are often dry, but Bold Rock here in NC makes a "Premium Dry" that is very nice.
ReplyDeleteThe story does raise the question for me, which drinkable brand of beer in the U.S. is marketed in pint servings? I seem to be stuck with Coors (Banquet) or even lesser brands. Anything I actually like better is sold in 12 ounce (or smaller) portions. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteI should begin by noting that the British Imperial Pint is larger than the American pint anyway, 20 oz. instead of 16 oz. It's quite difficult to find Imperial pints in America except on draft. A good British pub is likely to pull you an Imperial if you ask.
16 oz. cans of beer are becoming more common in America, though. Guinness is now made in Baltimore as well as overseas, and you can get that in draft cans (i.e., with a nitro container inside). Pabst Blue Ribbon comes in 16 oz "tallboys," as do a number of craft beers -- and also those Bold Rock ciders I was mentioning.
Are you talking about the “Carolina Draft”? If not, I’ll have to look for “Premium Dry.”
ReplyDeleteIt's this one:
ReplyDeletehttps://boldrock.com/ciders/premium-dry/
Yeah, Guinness cans would be my suggestion as well. Here, WalMart carries a number of local brews in pint cans, and a couple in pint bottles as well. The liquor store here has a WIDE selection of beers in pint bottles and cans.
ReplyDeleteI like Strongbow, which comes in pint cans and is a nice dry UK cider if you get the Original Dry.
If you're in the Texas area, Austin Eastciders Original Dry is a good one, though I've only seen it in 12 oz cans.
I loved Strongbow, when I could find the Original Dry.
ReplyDeleteOriginal Sin makes a good cider, especially their original one. They also make a blackberry that is good, but pricey.
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