A pint of beer can mean different things to different people. For some, it represents a chance to bond with friends over good conversation and laughter, while for others, it’s a competition to see who can drink the most.
Nevertheless, it’s important to be cautious, as a pint of beer can contain more alcohol than you might anticipate. Do you know how many milliliters a pint of our beers equals?
Let us explain!
History of the pints
Have you ever pondered the origins of pint sizes? Let us tell you a comical tale about how they came to be.
In medieval England, tavern keepers used their own mugs and tankards to serve beer, but there was no standard measure.
Some tavern keepers were generous and filled the tankards to the brim, while others were less kind and served less beer than it appeared. This led to numerous fights and arguments in the taverns, with customers feeling shortchanged and tavern keepers feeling unappreciated.
In the 17th century, King Charles II of England intervened and established a standard ratio for tankards, called the “imperial pint,” which measured 568 milliliters.
Henceforth, all pubs had to use this standard measurement when serving beer to their customers. Now, you can be sure to get the correct amount of beer every time you visit your favorite pub.
Different measures
It may come as a surprise to learn that a pint does not always equate to the same volume.
The size of a pint varies depending on the country you are in. For example, if you order a pint in the UK, Ireland, or most European countries, you will be served 568 ml – more than half a liter. In contrast, a pint in the United States is slightly smaller, measuring 473 ml – less than half a liter.
Europe
568 ml
285 ml
United States
473 ml
200 ml
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