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bold, malty, warming

Boilermaker

The original beer-and-a-shot combo that's fueled dive bars for generations. Drop the whiskey in or sip alongside—either way, it's honest drinking at its finest.

whiskeyEasy~18% ABV
MethodDropGlassshot glass and beer glassIcenoneGarnishnone
⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • ozbourbon whiskey
  • 12 ozlager beer
Tools
shot glassbeer glass
Instructions
  1. 1Pour whiskey into a shot glass
  2. 2Serve alongside a cold beer
  3. 3Drop or drink separately
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History & Origin

Named after the workers who built steam boilers in the industrial era.

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