Boilermaker
A beer with a shot of whiskey on the side. A working-man's classic.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 7% ABV
Ingredients
- 330 ml Lager
- 30 ml Bourbon
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 330 ml lager into the glass
- Pour 30 ml bourbon into the glass
- Serve
Tip
Sip them side by side. You don't have to drop the shot in.
About the Boilermaker
The Boilermaker, a beer with a shot of whiskey, is named after the steam-boiler workers in the US who drank it after work.
The beer and cider family. Beer has been mixed with other drinks for centuries. The British "shandygaff" mixed beer with ginger beer in the 1850s, the Black Velvet dates to 1861 and Mexico's michelada adds lime and spice. Beer drinks are long, light and easy to make for a crowd.
Boilermaker FAQ
What's in a Boilermaker?
330 ml lager, 30 ml bourbon.
How strong is a Boilermaker?
About 7% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Boilermaker?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Boilermaker in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
