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
Stoup takes over the largest taproom in Washington state, in terms of square footage and sales of draft beer, according to Optimism.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 23, 2023
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
On-site sales and draft beer distribution, which make up the majority of revenue for many breweries, suddenly evaporated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2020
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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