Did the Germans ever have a "pint" previous to metrication? If so, what
was it called?
I'm not sure - I've never heard the name. The only two countries that use
"pint" in their own languages that I can think of is Netherlands (pijnte)
and France (pint).
In the UK the Welsh for pint is peint (or beint).
If the word pint is still used in some parts of Europe it may a name that
reflects a glass style then the amount it holds. I am only surmising, but
it would appear that in the UK situation is that there is a limited variety
of styles and pint refers to a fixed volume then a glass style.
FYI: The pint comes in many styles in the UK - but the three main styles
are the mug (dimpled), a conical style and one that's a bit "hour-glassy"
Ireland is a similar set-up
I'm wondering if the situation with the Austrian theme pub was that the
operators were offering beer in a particular style not being concerned with
the exact amount and the UK authorities didn't give a hoot about the style
and concentrated on the amount dispensed.
What ever became of that case?
I think that the TSO's might be "turning a blind eye" but I can't be sure.
