2002-10-10 But, would this be advisable? The stein would look too empty and it might appear psychologically to the customer that he is being cheated. however, it would be a great advertisement for the litre. When a customer would inquire as to why his glass is not full, the bartender could answer: "Well, you see, I can only legally sell you a pint. And what you have is a pint. However, that glass is designed to hold a litre. If I filled it to a litre, you would be getting that much more." The customer would then realise that a litre size is more desirable then the pint. It might be a means to propel public opinion in favour of the litre.
John Incidentally, a litre stein could be filled legally with 852 ml > of draught beer. >
