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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

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

You won’t find much local flavor, if any, among the draft beer options, either, despite the wealth of breweries in the area.

From Washington Post Oct. 17, 2022

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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