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o·ver·draft

(ō′vər-drăft′)

a. The act of overdrawing a bank account.

b. Abbr. OD or o/d The amount overdrawn.

c. The maximum amount of credit extended to a customer.

2. also o·ver·draught (-drăft′)

a. A current of air made to pass over the ignited fuel in a furnace.

b. A series of flues in a brick kiln designed to force air down from the top.

c. The air so forced.

overdraught

(ˈəʊvəˌdrɑːft)

a current of air passed above a fire, as in a furnace

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They include Extended Overdraught (IPA); Into the Black (dark ale); Red Brick (amber ale); Lab Session (pale ale) True Wisdom (sour ale); Textbook (IPA); Fresher (IPA); University Porter (porter); Raspberry Blonde.

University brewery toasts its top success

The award follows the successful launch of Stu Brew's first beer -- OverDraught, which was rolled out earlier this year after focus groups and taster sessions with students.

Newcastle University student brewers scoop national award; Stu Brew venture takes top honours at the NUS Enterprise Awards with its Overdraught ale

"Producing OverDraught would not have been possible without the hard work of all the students involved in Stu Brew."