We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Boilermaker Combination? (2026)

If you’ve never chased a long day with a beer and a shot, you might not be working hard enough. The combo, known as a boilermaker, has murky origins but has become a go-to order for bartenders post-shift and revelers who want to start the night off with a bang. And while the best-known partners are a cold beer and a shot of whiskey, these days adventurous drinkers are calling for less commonplace spirits and brews that taste more than just cold. The article We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Boilermaker Combination? (2026) appeared first on VinePair.