Twin Peaks offers two options when it comes to their beer sizes – the girl size, which is 16oz, and the Man size, which is 22oz. Now, I have to admit, as someone who is an expert sommelier and brewer, this kind of beer ordering system can be a bit frustrating. It creates this unnecessary gender divide and makes you feel like an idiot for ordering a pint of IPA.
As a beer lover, I believe that beer should be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of gender. It should be about personal preference and taste, not about conforming to societal norms or stereotypes. So when I see a menu that only offers two options, it feels limiting and exclusionary.
Now, let's talk about the sizes themselves. The girl size, at 16oz, is what you would typically consider a pint. It's a decent amount of beer and is suitable for those who want a moderate serving. However, labeling it as the “girl size” implies that women can't handle or don't enjoy a larger beer. It perpetuates the idea that women should stick to smaller, daintier portions.
On the other hand, we have the Man size, which is 22oz. This is a larger serving and is marketed towards men, suggesting that they need a bigger beer to assert their masculinity. It plays into the stereotype that men should always go for the biggest and strongest option available.
As an expert in the industry, I believe that offering a range of sizes is important to cater to different preferences and drinking habits. Not everyone wants to drink a massive beer, and not everyone wants a smaller portion. By limiting the options to just two sizes, Twin Peaks is disregarding the diversity of beer drinkers and their individual preferences.
In my experience, breweries and bars that offer a variety of sizes, from taster flights to half pints and full pints, allow customers to explore different beers and find the size that suits them best. It's about giving people the freedom to choose what they want to drink, rather than forcing them into predefined categories based on gender.
I believe that Twin Peaks' beer ordering system is outdated and reinforces gender stereotypes. It's time for the beer industry to move away from this kind of marketing and embrace inclusivity and choice when it comes to serving sizes. Let's focus on the quality and taste of the beer, rather than the size or the gender associated with it.