Beer Drinkers Guide in Australia
Learn how to order a beer at a pub 'like a local' in each state. How much beer will you get when you order a 'glass of beer' in each state of Australia.
New South Wales drink names and sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Jug | 1125ml | 40 ounces |
| Pint | 568ml | 20 ounces |
| Schooner | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Middy | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Beer (quickie) | 200ml | 7 ounces |
| Pony | 140ml | 5 ounces |
Victoria Drink Names and Sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Jug | 1125ml | 40 ounces |
| Pint | 568ml | 20 ounces |
| Schooner | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Pot | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Glass | 200ml | 7 ounces |
| Pony | 140ml | 5 ounces |
Queensland Drink Names and Sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Jug | 1125ml | 40 ounces |
| Pint | 568ml | 20 ounces |
| Schooner | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Pot or Middy or Ten | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Glass | 235ml | 8 ounces |
| Five | 140ml | 5 ounces |
South Australia Drink Names and Sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Jug | 1125ml | 40 ounces |
| Imperial Pint | 568ml | 20 ounces |
| Pint | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Middy | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Butcher | 200ml | 7 ounces |
| Pony | 140ml | 4 ounces |
West Australia Drink Names and Sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Jug | 1125ml | 40 ounces |
| Pot | 568ml | 20 ounces |
| Schooner | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Middy | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Bobby | 170ml | 6 ounces |
| Shetland | 115ml | 4 ounces |
Tasmania Drink Names and Sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Jug | 1125ml | 40 ounces |
| Imperial Pint | 568ml | 20 ounces |
| Pint | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Middy or Ten | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Eight | 235ml | 8 ounces |
| Seven | 200ml | 7 ounces |
| Six | 170ml | 6 ounces |
Northern Territory Drink Names and Sizes
| Name | Metric | Imperial |
| Pint (too hot in NT) | ||
| Schooner | 425ml | 15 ounces |
| Handle or Pot | 285ml | 10 ounces |
| Seven | 200ml | 7 ounces |
| Six | 170ml | 6 ounces |
When in NT, you can simply order a beer by the colour of the can:
| Coulor | Type or Brand |
| Red Can | Can of Melbourne Bitter |
| Green Can | Can of Victoria Bitter |
| Blue Can | Can of Fosters |
| White Can | Can of Swan Light |
| Yellow Can | Can of XXXX |