Draft Beer vs Craft Beer: What’s the Difference?

Updated June 2026

Draft is a serve. Craft is marketing. Neither is a TTB class. Draft means keg service, not a beer type. Craft is a trade word, not 27 CFR Part 7 identity. Count the ABV on the tap list. Official Bud Light this project: 4.2% / 110 cal / 12 oz. Typical lager lots sit near 5%, menu. A 12-ounce 5% pour is one NIAAA drink; 4.2% is about 0.84. Under 0.5% cannot say beer (7.145).

Related: pilsner vs IPA, lager vs IPA, non-alcoholic beer.

Word vs class

Language 12 oz drinks
Draft Read the neck
Craft
Bud Light lock 0.84
Typical lager 1.00

Coors Light official 4.2 / 102 / 5 g. Pour math: beer drinks.

Sources

  • 27 CFR 7.1 / 7.145. Draft is service. Craft is not a legal type.
  • budlight.com this project 4.2/110. Typical lager ~5% NIAAA December 2025.

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