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draft beer

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of draft beer

First recorded in 1780–90


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And Bott urged the government to go further in supporting the industry, cutting the duty on draft beer to target drinks sold in pubs.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

Food and drink: On opening weekend, the draft beer selection was limited to four choices.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 9, 2022

The Cafe de Paris serves the best draft beer in town, gets all the better custom, and has three shoeshine boys attached to the establishment.

From I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Mack Reynolds

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