Flagon

A flagon (/ˈflæɡən/) is a large leather, metal, glass, plastic or ceramic vessel, used for storing and pouring drink, whether this be water, ale, or another liquid.

A flagon is typically of about 2 imperial pints (1.1 L) in volume[citation needed], and it has either a handle (when strictly it is a jug), or (more usually) one[1] or two rings at the neck.

[citation needed] In New Zealand, a flagon refers to a glass vessel filled with beer available in public bars or bottle stores.

[citation needed] A flagon can hold different volumes of beer or wine and is thought to have originated from an amendment to the licensing laws, which took effect in 1881.

[citation needed] The amendment allowed winemakers to sell wine from their vineyards for off-license consumption, so long as the quantity was 2 gallons (9 liters) or more (hence the "2 g" flagon).