Pint Patrol: Investigation Reveals American Bars Often Serve Less Than a Full Pint
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Summary
An independent investigation reveals that most American bars serve less than a full pint (typically 14 oz instead of 16 oz), leading to the creation of the Pint Patrol grassroots movement. The article documents the discovery through systematic measurement, data collection, and the development of an app to help consumers verify proper pours and advocate for honest serving sizes.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledYears of countless pours led me to the question 'Is this really a pint? They say so, but really?'
The findings gave rise to the Pint Patrol, a grassroots movement that could change how Americans are served their beer, wine, and cider—toward righteous honesty.
This article documents the initial discovery and the inception of the movement.
Most 'pint' glasses hold only 14 oz.
An independent study measuring whether American bars actually pour a full pint.
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