Yard of ale facts for kids
A yard of ale or yard glass is a very tall glass used for drinking. It can hold about 2.5 liters of liquid, like a special drink, depending on how wide it is. This unique glass is about 90 centimeters (one yard) long. It has a round part at the bottom and a long, wider tube that makes up most of its height.
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What is a Yard Glass?
This special glass is about 90 centimeters (one yard) long. It has a round, bulb-shaped bottom. Above this, it becomes a long, widening tube. This long tube makes up most of the glass's height. In countries that use the metric system, the glass might be exactly 1 meter long. Because the glass is so long and doesn't have a flat base, people usually hang it on a wall when it's not being used.
History of the Yard Glass
Where Did It Come From?
The yard glass probably started in England in the 1600s. Back then, people also called it a "long glass," a "Cambridge yard (glass)," or an "ell glass." Making such a long and oddly shaped glass showed how skilled the glassblowers were. It was a real test of their craft!
Famous Mentions
A writer named John Evelyn wrote in his diary about a special event in 1685. People used a yard of ale glass to make a formal and fun toast to King James II. Today, you can still see yard glasses hanging in some old English pubs. There are even pubs named "The Yard of Ale" in England.
Using a Yard Glass
A Fun Challenge
Drinking from a yard glass is a traditional challenge in the UK. It's often seen as a fun pub game. The unique bulb shape at the bottom makes it tricky! If you're not careful, the liquid can rush out suddenly at the end, splashing you. This adds to the fun and challenge of drinking from it.
Records and Traditions
The fastest time to drink a yard of ale, according to the Guinness Book of Records, is just 5 seconds! In New Zealand, people sometimes call it a "yardie." It's a tradition for the person celebrating their 21st birthday to drink from a yard glass.
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See also
In Spanish: Yarda de cerveza para niños
