birch beer

American  

noun

1. a carbonated or fermented drink containing an extract from the bark of the birch tree.

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Etymology

Origin of birch beer

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

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• birch beer vs. root beer

Example Sentences

Another score: head-on shrimp in a dark pool of earthy birch beer, rosemary, cracked black pepper and what Essig calls “woozy,” or housemade Worcestershire sauce.

From Washington Post • Jun. 22, 2021

A local institution, stop here to sample the Hot Texas Weiner — less than $4 with fries — and get a cold glass of birch beer on draft.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2016

They also offer creamy root beer and birch beer.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2016

Still around, and still tasty: head-on shrimp in a dark pool of earthy birch beer, rosemary, cracked black pepper and what Essig calls “woozy,” or housemade Worcestershire sauce.

From Washington Post

He ate a hot dog with relish and a soft pretzel with mustard and a birch beer.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli