draft beer

Freshly tapped ale

Draft beer is beer served from a keg or cask rather than a bottle or can, typically drawn through a tap.

The fresh, unpasteurized quality and proper temperature make draft beer prized by enthusiasts: I'll have whatever you have on draft.

Also spelled draught beer, especially in British English.

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  • tapValve controlling liquid flow
  • on tapReady to draw
  • kegSmall beverage barrel
  • pintLiquid volume unit
  • pint glassSixteen-ounce drinking vessel

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draft beerbottled beer

Brew sold in glass

bottle · can · six-pack · longneck · tallboy

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG