What do you call 2 liters of beer?
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Hi, do you like beer? I love it! It's my favorite drink, especially when I'm going out with my friends or watching a football match on TV. But do you know what you call 2 liters of beer? No, it's not a joke, it's a real question!
There are several terms for this quantity of beer, depending on the country, region, and establishment. In this article, I'll introduce you to some of these terms and give you some tips for choosing the right beer.
2 liters of beer depending on the country
First of all, you should know that 2 liters of beer correspond to approximately 4 pints . Pints are 50 cl glasses very common in English or Irish pubs.
But if you go to a Belgian or German beer bar, you might not find pints, but rather tankards or steins. These are glass or ceramic containers, often decorated, that can hold between 0.5 and 1 liter of beer.
Wait, that's not all! There are also more specific terms for 2 liters of beer. For example, in Germany, you can order a maß (pronounced mass), which is a one-liter mug served at the famous Munich Beer Festival. So, if you want 2 liters of beer, you'll need two maß. Be careful, because that's a lot of beer at once!
In Austria, you can also ask for a krügerl , which is the equivalent of a maß.
In Switzerland, you can opt for a stange , which is a 50 cl cylindrical glass. So, to get 2 liters of beer, you will need four stanges.
You can see that many beer glasses exist with their own country-specific names.
2 liters of beer in France
In France, there isn't really a specific term for 2 liters of beer. You can simply ask for two liters of beer, 4 pints, or 8 demis (25 cl glasses). However, some bars may offer 1 liter glasses called Sérieux .
But if you want to be more original, you can also order a giraffe. It's a large transparent tube filled with beer, with a tap at the base to serve yourself. The giraffe can hold between 1.5 and 4 liters of beer , depending on the model. So, if you want 2 liters of beer, you'll need a medium giraffe.
In itself, it is very rare for a customer to order such a quantity of beer at once for obvious reasons as it has many disadvantages:
- Beer warms up quickly
- Beer loses its bubbles quickly
- A 2-liter glass is super heavy and bulky!
- 2 liters of beer at around 5° already represents a significant quantity of alcohol and not all consumers are necessarily ready to drink that much.
There you have it, now you know what 2 liters of beer are called in different countries or regions. Of course, there are still other terms that I haven't mentioned here, but I'll let you discover them for yourself. The important thing is to know how to enjoy beer in moderation and with respect. And above all, to choose a good beer!
There are as many types of beer as there are terms to describe them: blonde, brown, red, amber, white, IPA, stout... There's something for everyone! So don't hesitate to mix it up and try different beers. You're sure to find the one that suits you best!
I hope you enjoyed this article and learned something. If you have any questions or comments, please leave them in the comments. And if you want to know more about beer and its history, I recommend reading the book "Beer: History of a Millennial Drink" by Jean-Louis Roubira . It is a very comprehensive and fascinating book on the subject. On that note, I wish you a good tasting and see you soon!
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