alcohol by volume
noun
: a measure of the concentration of alcohol in an alcoholic beverage
Last year, lawmakers passed a bill to allow those stores to start selling stronger beer, with up to 6 percent alcohol by volume, starting April 1, 2019.—
Peter Hancock
Peter HancockBy law bourbon must be distilled at no higher than 160 proof (out of a potential 190; proof is double the percentage of alcohol by volume), but most bourbon makers distill at between 125 and 145.—Corby Kummer
—abbreviation ABV
Corby KummerExamples of alcohol by volume in a Sentence
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Ming River Baijiu is a clear grain alcohol known for its high alcohol content, typically coming in at 40% to 60% alcohol by volume.
—Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Across the board, it’s also known for its lower price point and ABV (alcohol by volume) which averages 10-12% by nature.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
In a social media post, the brewery shared that the drink, which comes in a milk carton, contains 2% milk and 7% alcohol by volume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Most of the beers on the menu are less than 6% alcohol by volume in traditional European style.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2024
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Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Across the board, it’s also known for its lower price point and ABV (alcohol by volume) which averages 10-12% by nature.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
In a social media post, the brewery shared that the drink, which comes in a milk carton, contains 2% milk and 7% alcohol by volume.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Most of the beers on the menu are less than 6% alcohol by volume in traditional European style.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Mar. 2024
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