Beer tap

A beer tap is a valved device for controlling the release of beer. While the same hardware in other contexts may be called faucet, valve or spigot, the use of tap for beer is almost universal. The word originally referred to the conical wooden plug used with traditional barrels.

Beer served from a tap is largely known as draught beer, though beer served from a cask is more commonly called cask ale, while beer from a keg may specifically be called keg beer. Beer taps can be also used to serve similar drinks like cider or long drinks.

There are many different types and styles of beer or keg taps.