News « 2/3 Pint Measure Still Not Fully Embraced by Pubs

As widely expected, pub owners and customers have rejected mooted industry plans for the two-third pint ‘schooner’ glasses, according to CAMRA’s latest research.for Real Ale (CAMRA).

Since the relevant law was introduced at the start of October, almost 80 percent of the 300 members surveyed said they hadn’t seen the unpopular measures for sale in pubs.

However, 45 percent of members said they did want landlords to offer the controversial  measure, with many theorising that it would encourage more customers to try new and different real ales.

CAMRA head of public affairs, Jonathan Mail, commented:

‘It appears British beer drinkers remain in two minds about this new two-thirds pint measure, and this uncertainty is reflected by publicans, very few of whom have taken on the new glassware since the beginning of October.’