draft beer

American  

noun

1. beer drawn or available to be drawn from a cask or barrel.

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Etymology

Origin of draft beer

First recorded in 1780–90

Example Sentences

Its managers say the cafe has been packed since April when it began serving draft beer -- a German Warsteiner with 0.0 percent alcohol, poured into large mugs and served with peanuts, pub-style.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Stoup takes over the largest taproom in Washington state, in terms of square footage and sales of draft beer, according to Optimism.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023

That’s a problem particularly for Germany’s many small brewers, like Fuechschen, which often rely heavily on selling draft beer that they can’t shift at the moment.

From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2021

Though draft beer kegs offer a much higher profit margin than a six-pack, Porter said Smog City’s ability to sell to large retail distributors has been a life preserver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2020

They ship in draft beer for me all the way from La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Munich, Germany.

From Cue for Quiet by Sherred, Thomas L.