<P> Yard glasses can be found hanging on the walls of some English pubs, and there are a number of pubs named The Yard of Ale throughout the country . </P> <P> Drinking a yard glass full of beer is a traditional pub game in the UK . Some ancient colleges at Oxford University have sconcing forfeits . Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke was previously the world record holder for the fastest drinking of a yard of beer, when he downed a sconce pot in eleven seconds as part of a traditional Oxford college penalty . </P> <P> In New Zealand, where it is referred to as a "yardie", drinking a yard glass full of beer is traditionally performed at a 21st birthday by the celebrated person . </P>

How many ounces are in half a yard