How many beers can the Claret Jug hold?

The British Open winner Cameron Smith has confirmed the venerable Claret Jug can hold two beers after testing its capacity while celebrating his maiden major title.

The Australian golfer staged one of the greatest back-nine charges at a major championship to win the 150th edition of the event and the trophy that has been handed to winners since 1873.

17th July 2022, Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland; The Open Golf Championship final round; Cameron Smith (AUS) celebrates with the Claret Jug
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“I’m definitely gonna find out how many beers fit in this thing, that’s for sure,” Smith said when asked how he would be celebrating, later estimating he would have about 20 jugs’ worth.

In an Instagram video filmed before he took the trophy back to his Florida home, Smith confirmed the results of his celebratory experiment.

“I guess everyone’s been asking how many beers fit in the Claret Jug, it’s pretty much exactly two,” the 28-year-old said.

“Yeah, had a good night last night with it. Cheers.”

The Stanley Cup apparently holds 14 cans of beer.
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Consuming alcohol out of trophies has become a traditional celebration in sport, although some hold more than others.

Phil Pritchard, the curator of the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, maintains the huge Stanley Cup that is awarded to National Hockey League (NHL) champions every year can hold 14 cans of beer.

-Reuters