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

The Ballard brewery takes over what is believed to be the largest taproom in Washington state, as measured by square footage and sales of draft beer, according to Optimism.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Ted’s serves twists on classic American bites and cocktails, such as bacon cheeseburger empanadas and the Oldest Fashioned, alongside wine and draft beer for its happy hour.

From Washington Post • Sep. 13, 2022

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

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.