A pint contains 16 ounces of fluid.  So, if you're a  bar or restaurant owner advertising a pint of brew at a certain price, then your glass should be able to hold 16 ounces of suds.  right?

A bill submitted this year by Democratic state Sen. John Patrick, of Rumford, says just that. LD 122, an Act to Standardize Pints of Beer Sold in Maine, gained tentative approval by the Maine House last week, it now faces more votes in both the House and the Senate.

Bumper White, a Liaison for the Full Pint Association of Maine (yes, there's actually an organization for this), submitted a letter to the editor in this morning's Bangor Daily News.  In the letter, White said, "LD 122 is about making sure that if the restaurant/bar/beer industry tells you they are selling you a "pint," that then you actually get what you pay for:  a full 16-ounce pint pour, just like when you purchase a full point of ice cream and/or maple syrup, etc.

White goes on to ask you to contact your senators and representatives, and ask them to support the bill.

Most establishments that advertise a pint will serve it in a 16-ounce glass, but it's almost impossible to get a full 16 ounces because of the foam that a pour will produce. Restaurants could always change the description on their menu from a "pint" to "glass" or "mug."

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