Printed on the glass are various markers to aim for just in case you can't make the full yard of ale - will you end up being a Wimp or a Solid Legend? It is said that Lawrence Hill, 22, of Bolton, Lancashire, England, sucked down a 2 1/2 pint yard of ale in 6. One maintains that you need to tilt the Yard glass slowly until it has emptied to the point where the locked-out air can enter the bowl slowly. It can be used for any occasion, whether it’s a special occasion or simply to enjoy a good beer with friends. Yard of Ale glasses are still used today for wine, but they are also popular for cocktails like the Tom Collins.

Almost all Belgian breweries produce their own branded glasses, which bars and cafés will serve their beer in, making the whole experience more enjoyable. Mr Hawke had come to Oxford in 1953 on a Rhodes scholarship to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, politics and economics at University College. Was very good exactly what I wanted but just wish It wasn't glass as it did get knocked over while in its stand and shattered all over, still managed to let a few of my mates have a go only me and one other finished it, it is quite difficult. it sounds strange but in berlin there are a tonne of places that do 'a meter of beer' but we cant find a place in London, just for fun!Measuring at 58 cm in height, this glass (understandably) comes with a wooden stand for support – we hope you have someone to support you if you manage to finish the glass!

A yard of ale or yard glass is a very tall beer glass used for drinking around 21⁄2 imperial pints (1. There’s nothing like the sense of freedom that comes with hitting the open road, and now you can with your EV. It's a relatively new phenomenon to me, but I've found it a great way to sample several local brews while travelling. It is a pleasure to drink these distinctive and some times strong beers from a glass that has been specially made for the brew.Now might be a good time to bow out gracefully and offer another worthy individual this unique opportunity. By the eighteenth century, the Yard had taken the shape we know today — a tall glass with fluted neck and bulb-shaped bottom. He featured in our story about Christine Radburn, who worked with Mr Hawke’s future wife, then Hazel Masterson, at the Oxford University Institute of Statistics (Memory Lane, April 26). Signs were later erected in the pub recording his achievement, which remained a talking point for years to come.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Peter Dowdeswell of Earls Barton, England, drank a yard of ale in 5 seconds on May 4, 1975. If that's too easy, stand on a bar stool with your trousers round your ankles, whilst downing your yard, this was the preferred stance at the Rugby Club I used to play for.Also any older "yard" glasses probably are not CE marked for accuracy of measure, and would be illegal to use as the measuring container for sale.