The lexicon of beerdom can be intimidating. We all know the beer nerd who rolls their eyes if you mispronounce “Saison” or have to ask the bartender what “double dry-hopped” means.
But not every beer geek acts that way. In fact, much of the beer world practices inclusivity and always lends a helping hand for educating anyone who has a question.
Slang is one of the easiest places to start. This list won’t make you a Certified cicerone but it will help you navigate your next trip to the taproom.
1. Crispy Boi
A beer that is clean and crisp, typically a lager of some kind. It can also refer to a male who only drinks crispy beers.
2. Crushable
An adjective for a beer that one could drink many of in a session. Crushable beers tend to be lower in ABV and are very easy-drinking. Bell’s Light Hearted Ale is a good example.
3. Drain Pour
A beer so bad that it must be poured down the drain.
4. Gusher
A beer that is over-carbonated and gushes out once opened. This typically occurs with the ever-popular fruited kettle sours when extra fermentation from the fruit in the can is not taken into account. Sometimes these cans even explode before being opened.
5. Half Pour
Known as a Schnitt in German, the half pour is exactly what it sounds like — a half-serving of beer, usually six to eight ounces. They’re common in Europe, where drinking at lunch is common practice. In Spain, for example, half pours are known a caña.
6. Haze Bro
A young craft beer drinker who only enjoys New England-style IPAs (also known as Hazy IPAs).
