on tap

• Umgangssprachlicher Ausdruck für etwas, das leicht verfügbar, vorhanden oder für die nahe Zukunft geplant ist. Wird oft für Bier oder andere Getränke aus dem Fass verwendet, aber auch übertragen für Ressourcen oder Ereignisse, die verfügbar oder geplant sind.

An informal expression meaning readily available, on hand, or scheduled to happen soon. Often used to refer to drinks served from a keg, but also used figuratively for resources or events that are available or planned.

1. Available for immediate useB2informal

   Something that is readily available or accessible when needed.

   Sofort verfügbar

   • We have several experts on tap to answer your questions.
   • The hotel has a 24-hour concierge on tap for guests.
   • There's always coffee on tap in the office kitchen.

2. Served from a kegB1informal

   Describes a beverage, especially beer, that is drawn from a keg or cask rather than from a bottle or can.

   Fassbier

   • The bar has several craft beers on tap.
   • I prefer my beer on tap rather than bottled.
   • They serve a local ale on tap at the pub.