Daly's Bartenders' Encyclopedia by Tim Daly (1903, p.113)
| 0.67 glass | ale — old ale | base |
| 0.33 glass | lager beer — One-third fill. | other |
- Two-thirds fill a large glass or pewter mug with old ale.
- Fill the remaining third with lager beer and serve.
The drink is defined entirely by the beer split.