Keeping Asheville Honest
Typical pint glass with 16 ounces of beer in it
Last week Ashe-Vegas blogger and Mountain Xpress writer Brewgasm published a well researched and well documented story that revealed the use of 14 ounce glasses to serve beer instead of an actual 16 ounce glass at their local Mellow Mushroom.
“It’s our decision to use 14-ounce glasses to keep our prices at the lower end of the spectrum,” says co-owner Jerry Mahon. The menu doesn’t use the term “pint” anywhere, and the bartender knew that the glassware measures 14-ounces, so they’re not misrepresenting at the Mellow Shroom.
Please read the complete article at the link above.
While they may not be using the term “pint” this is still misleading in my opinion as the glasses they use look exactly like your typical pint glass. As good American Craft Beer drinkers, we’re way too familiar with the “shaker” style pint glass commonly served in tap rooms and taverns all across the nation. So to see it on the table you’d probably never notice. However if you pick up the empty 14 ounce impostor glass you’ll notice a thicker bottom, thinker side walls and a more concave slope on the inside of the container.
Still looks like a pint glass … but it’s not! Buyer beware. Be suspect of glassware options, pricing and do not be afraid to ask questions!
For more check out the Honest Pint Project
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