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bev-alc en · NOUN

Etymology

A syllabic abbreviation from beverage and alcoholic.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) The segment of the commercial drink industry involved in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages.
   • In response, brands across the BevAlc spectrum are adopting a dozen or so strategies to harness the vibe shift that’s causing a $1.7 trillion market to tremor. […] Reacting to consumer overwhelm, supply-chain constriction and environmental anxieties, BevAlc is experimenting with eye-catching and eco-friendly packaging novelties including: […] 2022 July 4, Ben Schott, “Is There Anything That Gen Z Won’t Drink?”, in The Washington Post:
   • “Milwaukee is kind of the birthplace of America’s beer scene, in my opinion, especially being a Midwestern drinker through and through,” says Abel, a Minneapolis native. “A very natural part of the Pilot Project story is we want to expand to premium markets, markets that really care about the bev-alc industry. Obviously, Milwaukee is the place to do it.” 2022 September 22, Chris Drosner, “Chicago Brewery Incubator Takes Over Milwaukee Brewing Facility”, in Milwaukee Magazine:

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