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The pint is deeply ingrained in British culture, as mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Sharpe, and closely tied to another national institution—the pub. Both are essential aspects of our heritage. For visitors, enjoying a pint in a traditional pub is a key part of experiencing our culture and heritage. Beyond being just a pint, the pint holds symbolic values in our language and social interaction. As the noble Lord mentioned earlier, the phrases, “Fancy a pint?”, “Let’s go for a pint” or “I could murder a pint” reflect its everyday significance. Even when praising customers, we often say, “They’re the kind of person you can have a pint with” or “I’d like to buy them a pint”.