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[–] 6 points 6 months ago (12 children)

Then there's some dodgy measurements going on the side of that can.

Also explains when I've been in America and asked for a pint of beer I've been given a child's size glass compared to what I'm used to

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (9 children)

    47 cl vs. 57 cl, really ?

    In Europe, the pint is at an even 50 cl.

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  • [–] 5 points 6 months ago* (5 children)

    An imperial pint is 568ml.

    Do they use pints in Europe?

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

    Speaking for NL:

    25cl 20cl is a "Small Flute" locally (fluitje)

    50cl 25cl is a "Small Vase" (vaasje)

    If you ask for "A small pilsner" (pilsje) you'd normally get the 25cl or sometimes the 33cl glass of the beer on tap.

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

    Though in Finland 44cl is very common as well

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    That's an interesting one, where does it come from?

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  • [–] 3 points 6 months ago

    I looked into it, most places will sell "big" pints which are either 40cl or 50cl (though many craft breweries sell 44cl cans). I couldn't find an exact reason for the 40cl pints, but apparently they became common in the 90's due to recession and price increases and such. Beer in restaurants, bars and pubs is quite expensive here in general

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