Beer in Spanish bars isn't sold by quantity but by the type of glass - and the type of glass in one bar can vary greatly in size to those available in other bars. Regionally specific words can make things even more confusing. These are the most common beer sizes in Spain:
See also:
- Beer in Spain
- Top Ten Spanish Drinks
- Caña Invariably the smallest beer that a bar normally sells. Could be a wine glass, could be something resembling a brandy glass, could be a tiny thing, a bit smaller than a half pint glass. Weights and measures evolved in an interesting way in Spain.
- Tubo A tall thin glass. About 10oz.
- Botella de cerveza A 10oz bottle of beer.
- Bottelín de cerveza A smaller, 6oz bottle of beer. Not available in all bars.
- Jarra or Tanque Usually the largest glass they'll have, normally about a pint. Confusingly, a 'jarra' might mean a jug which is served with glasses and shared (unless you're feeling extremely thirsty!). Not available in all bars.
