What is Maß?
A '''Maß''' or '''Mass''' is an old [[unit of measurement]] of [[liquid]]. Literally [[translation|translated]], it means ''mass''. It is equal to 1.069 [[litre]]. Today, it is only used for measuring quantities of [[beer]] (one litre). Beer is usually served as 0.2 or 0.3 l (''small beer'') or as 0.5 l (''big beer''), but at some occasions (like the [[Oktoberfest]]) and some places it is also served as a ''Maß''. Usually this Maß is served in special [[mug]]s. These used to be made of [[ceramics]], especially [[clay]]. During the 19th and 20th centuries most were replaced by ones made of [[glass]]. {{science-stub}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Mass}} [[Category:Old units of measurement]] [[Category:Units of volume]]