Where “Longneck” Comes From
A “longneck” is a 750 mL bottle of beer, named for its tall shape and long neck. It holds twice as much as a stubby, the smaller 375 mL bottle.
It’s an Australian word for a bottle often shared between mates at a barbecue or on the verandah.
“We shared a longneck on the verandah.”
How Aussies Actually Use It
You’ll hear it in the bottle shop, at barbecues and in country pubs.
In Real Life
A longneck is a bottle you share. Two people can split one over a long afternoon, and it’s often passed around the table at a barbecue. Bottle shops sell them singly and in cartons, and they have a place in Australian pub and bush culture. As with all alcohol, the key is to drink in moderation, and anyone driving shouldn’t be drinking.
Quick Questions
How big is a longneck?
750 millilitres, which is about two standard stubbies.
What’s the difference between a stubby and a longneck?
A stubby is a short 375 mL bottle. A longneck is a taller 750 mL bottle.
Say It Like an Aussie
Say it: LONG-nek.
In conversation:
- Grab a longneck from the fridge.
- Dad had a longneck of VB.
- A longneck is good for sharing.
Good to know: A longneck is bigger than a stubby (375 mL). Please drink responsibly, and never drive after drinking.
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