Boilermaker
A classic whiskey‑and‑beer serve taken together or dropped.
Base spirit
Whiskey
Style
Shot
Glassware
Shot glass
Technique
Build
The Boilermaker pairs a shot of whiskey with a pint of beer—either sipped side‑by‑side or dropped as a bomb. Simple, warming, and pub‑ready.
Did you know?
“A century‑old American working‑class staple.”
Source:American bar histories
Bartender's Note
Serve chilled for clarity and balance.
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How to make the Boilermaker
- 1Pour beer into a pint glass
- 2Pour whiskey into a shot glass
- 3Serve side by side, or drop the shot into the beer and drink immediately
