low-alcohol
Barely any booze
Low-alcohol describes beverages with reduced alcohol content compared to standard versions—typically below 1.2% alcohol by volume.
Low-alcohol beer and wine appeal to those wanting the taste without full intoxication: I switched to low-alcohol beer so I could drive home.
The threshold varies by country and regulation.
Low-ABV beer for prolonged consumption
- radlerBeer-lemonade mixture
- shandyCitrus-cut ale
- spritzerCarbonated wine drink
- near beerSub-0.5% malt beverage
light beer · small beer · sessionable · table wine · hard seltzer · kombucha · kefir · tepache
Avoidance of excess
- responsible drinkingConsuming alcohol in moderation
- wellnessOverall state of health
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- sober-curiousQuestioning one's drinking habits
harm reduction · health-conscious · blood pressure · diabetes-friendly · recovery · sobriety · dry January
Weak gravitational pull
- dilutionReduction in concentration
- reverse osmosisPressure-driven membrane filtration
- vacuum distillationPurification using pressure reduction
- sugar contentMeasure of sweetness present
pasteurization · proof · brewing process · natural fermentation
Rate of movement
- designated driverAbstaining volunteer behind wheel
- business lunchProfessional midday meeting
- social inclusionFull societal participation
- accessibilityEase of approach
session beer
Low-ABV beer for prolonged consumption
light beer · near beer · small beer · sessionable · table wine · hard seltzer · kombucha · kefir · tepache · kvass
moderation
Avoidance of excess
- responsible drinkingConsuming alcohol in moderation
- wellnessOverall state of health
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
sober-curious · harm reduction · health-conscious · blood pressure · diabetes-friendly · recovery · sobriety · dry January
low gravity
Weak gravitational pull
- dilutionReduction in concentration
- reverse osmosisPressure-driven membrane filtration
- vacuum distillationPurification using pressure reduction
sugar content · pasteurization · proof · brewing process · natural fermentation
pacing
Rate of movement
- designated driverAbstaining volunteer behind wheel
- business lunchProfessional midday meeting
- social inclusionFull societal participation
accessibility · pub culture · sundowner · après-ski · garden party
low-alcoholstrong
Having great physical power
full-proof · overproof · potent · hard · fortified
low-alcoholintoxicating
Causing altered mental state
inebriating · strong · potent · powerful · hard liquor
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