draught beer

draught beer
(BrE) (AmE draft beer) n [C, U]
beer that is stored in and served from a large container, usually a barrel. Many people who know a lot about beer think draught beer is better than beer sold in bottles or tins:

They do some good draught beers at the local pub

➡ note at beer.

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