draft beer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of draft beer
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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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 value draft beer at the home opener was the SeaQuench Ale from Dogfish Head.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2022
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.
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