10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «YARD OF ALE»
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yard of ale in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
The Oxford Companion to Beer
The glass is believed to have originated in the 17th century in England when the
vessel was also known as a long glass or a Cambridge yard. The diarist John
Evelyn (1620–1706) mentions a yard of ale being used to toast KingJames II but
...
A YARD OF ALE. (4th S. iii. 100.) There still exists at Eton the custom of drinking a
yard of ale, or, as it is called there, " the long glass/' Once a week, in the summer
half, about twenty to thirty of the boys in the boats, or of the principal cricket or ...
3
An Uncommon Drunk: Revelations
of a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Behind the bar, neatly arranged in wooden holders, were long glass beakers that
measured eighteen or thirty-six inches: the fabled half-yard and yard of ale
popularized by our cultural, political, and alcoholic ancestors, the Brits. There
were ...
4
Froth!: The Science
of Beer
A yard of ale. Thanks to Trafford Gordon of www.drinkstuff.com for this image. His
eyes and hair are wild; he exhibits beer stains all down his shirt and trousers: in
short, his feedback systems are not functioning adequately. It is interesting to ...
5
English Table Glass: A Guide to Collecting Antique Glassware
... 34 Collecting, the growing taste for, 2 ; possible to those of moderate means, ib
.; beginning of the author's collection, 5 ; a fascinating pursuit to the thoughtful
and artistic, 10, n ; warning concerning yard-of-ale glasses, 64 ; forgeries, frauds,
...
6
Dictionary
of Beer and Brewing
... ducking stool (or cucking stool). The practice of ducking persisted well into the
eighteenth century. Also spelled: alewife. Syn: brewster; breweress. See also:
hukster. ale yard, (eiyl1yaerd') Synonym for yard of ale. Also spelled: aleyard. ale
...
Dan Rabin, Carl Forget, 2014
Some non-style–specific glassware can provide the unsuspecting drinker with a
challenging and often surprising outcome. Please don't try drinking from these
glasses at home! ✓ Yard glass (or yard-of-ale or aleyard): The yard glass holds ...
8
The Lost Journal
of Robyn Hood, Outlaw
'It will cost you a yard of ale forthat interruption.' 'It's yours.' 'Well Thomas Loveday,
fetch it, don't wait for our buxom maid to wait on your will, though I am sure she's
used to that.' 'Marian, a yard of ale for brother Godfrey,' Thomas calls.
9
Oxford Dictionary
of English
origin 1980s: from Jamaican English yard 'house, home' (see YARD2 (sense 4 of
the noun)). yardman 7noun (pl. yardmen) 1 a person working in a railway or
timber yard. 2 US a person who does various outdoor jobs. yard of ale 7noun Brit.
10
The Chambers Dictionary
... yard lengths; in large quantities (fig); yard of ale, etc a tall slender glass for
beer, etc, or the amount it holds. [OEgyrdorgierda ro;' or measure; Du garde, Ger
Gene; connected with Gothic ga:ds a prickle or sting; and prob with L hasta a
spear] ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «YARD OF ALE»
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yard of ale is used in the context of the following news items.
Maidenhead man who married into a family with 10 children dies …
In 1979 he was pictured in the Advertiser taking on a yard of ale at a charity event in the North Star. Briggitta said: “He was just such a wonderful character. «Maidenhead Advertiser, May 15»
Perfect pint brewed by Ferryhill landlord for Darlington Arts Festival
Alan and Susan Hogg, of The Surtees Arms and the Yard of Ale Brewery, ... Mr Hogg has created Culture Vulture, a 3.8 per cent light ale which has a twist of ... «The Northern Echo, Apr 15»
The Yard of Ale named Thanet's Pub of the Year by CAMRA
THE Yard of Ale has been named as Thanet's CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) Pub of the Year for 2015. The micro-pub which was opened in April 2014 won ... «Thanet Gazette, Apr 15»
Secret's out on St. Pete's newest speakeasy — here's the Proof
The upsides outnumber the downsides, fortunately. The drink menu, developed by Yard of Ale alumni Pete Ketchum, is phenomenal, despite its brevity (about a ... «Tampabay.com, Mar 15»
Real ale fans raise their pints to honour Ferryhill pub in Camra …
The couple stock real ale, some of which they make themselves in the Yard of Ale Brewery, which is based next to the pub. Please sign in, register or subscribe ... «The Northern Echo, Jan 15»
Yard of Ale to open near sponge docks
The Tarpon Springs Yard of Ale will be the third such bar in the area (one in south Tampa and another in St. Petersburg). The Yard of Ale on Ulmerton Road in ... «Tampa Bay Newspapers, Jan 15»
Yard of Ale Gastro Pub in Feather Sound closes its doors
CLEARWATER — Monday drink specials were posted on social media, but by night Yard of Ale Gastro Pub in Feather Sound had closed its doors for good. «Tampabay.com, Jan 15»
Football Talk: Alim Ozturk's 40-yards of ale, Berlusconi's team talk
Alim Ozturk looks at your single yard of ale and laughs. How about 40 yards of ale instead? That's what the Hearts defender will be drinking from now on. «stv.tv, Nov 14»
'40 yard Screamer' beer honours Hearts' Ozturk
A beer named after the spectacular goal scored by Hearts' Alim Ozturk against ... Ozturk said: “I'd heard of a yard of ale before from friends but never a 40-yarder! «Edinburgh Evening News, Nov 14»
Extraordinary People: JD McGuire
JD and Mary were my great-grandparents, and Yard of Ale owner Brian Simmons, proudly hangs their portraits. "We get a lot of feedback on these pictures," he ... «WROC-TV, Nov 14»
