Boilermaker Drinks: A Look at their History and Resurgence

Mar. 11, 2015

Beer and a Shot. Boilermaker. Depth Charge. Beer Back. There’s little historical information and a lot of opinions on this classic combo, and whether your customers ask for a beer and a shot or a shot in a beer, we compiled articles from around the web to give you a little background on this popular order.

The New York Times
The Boilermaker Stages a Comeback

Reporter Robert Simonson dissects the return of a beer and a shot across the nation, from dive bars to cocktail lounges and everywhere in-between.

The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
Why is whiskey with a beer chaser called a Boilermaker?

Iron ship builders, blacksmiths and other industrial construction tradesmen and women are known as boilermakers. The union representing them did some investigative work to find out where the other boilermaker—a shot and a beer—got its name.

The Washington Post
The beer back: A step forward?

Reporter Jason Wilson takes a look at the beer back from a global level, interviewing bartenders and experimenting with pairings.

Contact your Wirtz Beverage Sales Consultant to find out more about popular pairings and order stock for your establishment.