der Offenausschank
Translation
serving by the glass, drinks on tap, draught service
Examples
Dieser Wein ist nur im Offenausschank erhältlich.
This wine is only available by the glass.
Die Bar hat einen guten Offenausschank.
The bar has a good selection of drinks on tap.
Grammar Patterns
to have ((sth.)) by the glass - to offer a drink for sale by the glass. We also have this wine by the glass.
Similar Words
Synonyms: serving by the glass, on tap; Antonyms: Flaschenverkauf (bottle sale)
Etymology
From 'offen' (open) and 'Ausschank' (serving of drinks). It refers to drinks served from an open container (like a cask), not a bottle.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'open' cask from which drinks are poured ('ausgeschenkt'). This directly relates to serving by the glass or on tap.