Definition

1. Noun:
   • Beer served from a keg or cask: "Draught beer" refers to beer that is stored in and served directly from a large container, such as a keg or cask, typically using a tap or pump. It is not bottled or canned.

Usage

• "Draught beer" is used to specify the serving method of beer. It contrasts with bottled or canned beer.
• It is commonly used in pubs, bars, and restaurants to describe beer on tap.
• Example:

Examples

• Noun:
  • The pub is known for its excellent selection of draught beers.
  • Draught beer often has a different taste and texture compared to bottled versions.
  • Do you serve this ale as a draught beer?

Advanced Usage

• "On draught": This phrase is used to describe beer that is available from a keg.
  • They have a new local IPA on draught.
• The term can imply a perception of freshness or traditional serving style.

Variants and Related Words

• Draft beer: This is a common alternative spelling, especially in American English. The meaning is identical.
  • I prefer draft beer from the tap.
• Keg beer: A more specific term referring to beer from a keg, which is a type of draught beer.
• Cask ale: A type of draught beer that undergoes secondary fermentation in the cask.

Synonyms

• Beer on tap: The most direct synonym, describing beer served from a tap.
• Tap beer: A casual synonym for draught beer.
• Keg beer: Specifically emphasizes the storage container.

Notes

• The core concept is the method of storage and dispensing. The spelling "draught" is standard in British English, while "draft" is standard in American English for this context.
• It does not refer to a specific brand or type of beer, but rather to how it is served.

Noun

1. beer drawn from a keg