Australia Terms Of Embeerment

While, contrary to popular belief, the word “beer” is actually Australian for beer, Aussies do have their own unique way of talking about the amber stuff. Refer to the following phraseology; or, if you’ve imbibed too much to remember the proper term, order by the ounce. On the mainland, call for a “5,” “7,” “10,” or “15;” in Tasmania, order a “6,” “8,” “10,” or “20.”

Region	Bring Me A..	State Beer
New South Wales	Pony 140mL (5 oz.), Beer/Glass 200mL (7 oz.), Middy 285mL (10 oz.), Schooner 425mL (15 oz.)	Tooheys, Victoria Bitter
Northern Territory	Handle 285mL (10 oz.), Darwin Stubbie 1.25L (40 oz.) bottle	(None)
Queensland	Pot 285mL (10 oz.), Schooner 425mL (15 oz.), Jug 1.125L (40 oz.)	XXXX
South Australia	Pony 140mL (5 oz.), Butcher 200mL (7 oz.), Middy/Schooner 285mL (10 oz.), Pint 425mL (15 oz., smaller than the British or American pint), Real Pint 560mL (20 oz.)	Coopers, Lion Nathan’s West End Brand
Tasmania	Real Pint 560mL (20 oz.)	Boag’s, Cascade
Victoria	Pot 285mL (10 oz.), Pint 568mL (20 oz.)	Victoria Bitter, Canton Draught
Western Australia	Shetland 115mL (4 oz.), Bobbie/Beer 200mL (7 oz.), Middy 285mL (10 oz.), Pot 425mL (15 oz.)	Emu Bitter, Swan