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

The only good thing about this conversation is that Friday is pizza night and I get to eat slices of white pizza with broccoli and garlic and drink a birch beer while I listen.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King