Beer prices

Press, 6 August 1981, Page 16

Beer prices

Sir, — I went to my local hotel last night to have a couple of beers. On my arrival I was informed that I could no longer buy a 12oz or 340 ml glass of beer; instead I was given a plastic mug which only holds at the most lloz. On asking the manager of the Phoenix why, I got the reply that it was orders from above. He also informed me that if I wanted a 12 I could go to the lounge and buy one for 70c but not to bring the glass into the public bar. There are two other hotels in the area which both sell 340 ml glasses. One belongs to Lion Breweries as does the Phoenix. Could someone please throw some light on this situation? — Yours, etc., P. D. PULLAN.... July 16, 1981.

[Mr I. T. Parata, public relations officer, Lion Breweries, Ltd, replies: “The 340 ml glass was withdrawn from the public bar of the Phoenix Tavern for reasons of economy. Publicans are under no obligation to provide a full range of vessels and the selection offered is usually dictated by popular choice. The 340 ml glass is net the most popular

container for beer and Has been withdrawn in preference to the 300 ml polycarbonate handle which is virtually indestructible and therefore more economic. Your correspondent has a choice of 140 ml, 200 ml, 225m1, 285m1, 300 ml or 400 ml drinking vessels as well as the 1 litre jug.”]