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Boilermakers Get an Upgrade at Cocktail Bars

Boilermakers are as approachable as drinks come—a shot, a beer and zero rules about how to drink it. In the craft cocktail era, it’s a drink that takes a step back from complicated ingredients and techniques, and something bartenders themselves reach for after a long night behind the bar. While the traditional boilermaker is a shot of whiskey and a can of cheap beer, bartenders are giving the drinks an upgrade by pairing local craft...