Boilermaker (beer cocktail)
A boilermaker is a beer cocktail consisting of a glass of beer and a shot of whisky,[1] tequila, or vodka. The beer is either served as a chaser or is mixed with the liquor. When the beer is served as a chaser, the drink is often called simply “a shot and a beer.”
In various regions of the United States, the drink is known as a beer and a bump.
In the United Kingdom, a boilermaker is a shot of bourbon or rye whiskey dropped into a glass of English pale ale.[2]
Drinking
There are various ways to drink a boilermaker:
“Generally speaking, the Boilermaker is merely a glass of beer with a shot of whiskey served on the side. The shot goes down in one, and the beer follows, being sipped rather than quickly downed.”[3]
- Traditionally, the liquor is drunk in a single gulp and is chased by the beer.[4]
- The liquor and beer may be mixed by pouring or dropping the shot into the beer. The mixture may be stirred, if desired.[4]
- The liquor may be poured directly into an open beer can after removing some of the beer.
References
- ^ Walkart, C.G. (2002). National Bartending Center Instruction Manual. Oceanside, California: Bartenders America, Inc. p. 123.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) ASIN: B000F1U6HG. “Serve whiskey in a shot glass with a glass of beer on the side as a chaser.” - ^ Doeser, Linda. (2009)The Cocktail Bible Parragon Books. United Kingdom. p. 38.
- ^ Regan, Gary (2003). The Joy of Mixology (first ed.). New York: Clarkson Potter. p. 226. ISBN 0609608843.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Hellmich, Mittie (2006). The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails. Chronicle Books. pp. 93–94. ISBN 0811843513.