General
middy
What does middy mean?
A smaller beer glass, roughly 285ml, common in New South Wales.
"Just a middy for me, I'm driving."
Origin
From 'middy', a mid-sized measure of beer.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'middy' mean?
It's a 285ml glass of beer, the standard smaller pour common in New South Wales pubs.
What's the difference between a 'middy' and a 'schooner'?
A middy is roughly 285ml while a schooner is larger at around 425ml, so a middy is the smaller of the two.
Is a 'middy' the same as a 'pot'?
Yes, in size. A middy in NSW is the same 285ml measure that's called a 'pot' in Victoria and Queensland.
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