Like wine ,beer may be served with most meals , although it is most often served with lunches , snacks , and light suppers . beer may be light and tart or dark and sweet. A food service worker should be able to describe , in general terms , the kinds of beer stocked by the restaurant. This usually includes domestic , imported , premium , and light brands. The server should also know which beers are sold by bottle or can and which are sold only from a tapped keg so called draft beer. Draft beer is usually cheaper than bottled or canned beer.