quaffer

noun

quaff·​er ˈkwä-fər 

ˈkwa-

plural quaffers

1

: one who quaffs a beverage : drinker

Brew pubs benefit as more quaffers switch from lager to faster-brewed ale.

—Jeffrey A. Tannenbaum

… only in the last decade has a change in style—away from the traditional sweet, heavy reds and toward elegant whites and complex reds—been recognized by international quaffers and critics.

—Paul J. Wade

2

: a beverage that is quaffed or suitable for quaffing

This rosé is the definition of a summer quaffer, perfect for drinking on its own or with salads and grilled vegetables.

—Wine Enthusiast

Try pairing this easy quaffer with light poultry-based dishes and simple preparations of white fish.

—Steve Heimoff

Word History

First Known Use

1520, in the meaning defined at sense 1