quaffable
adjective
quaff·able
ˈkwä-fə-bəl 
ˈkwa-
of a beverage
: easy and enjoyable to drink : suitable for being quaffed
—used especially of wine that is simple and pleasant to drink
This light, simple wine offers berry and herbal flavors and tart acidity. It's quaffable, but lacks intensity and depth.—
Thomas Matthews
Thomas Matthews… churning out unremarkable but eminently quaffable reds (and whites) for the thirsty Madrid market.—Gerald Asher
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Now 34 years old, Summerfest is a relatively youngster but holds its own as a crisp, quaffable hot weather beer.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
And with the Cincinnati's Favorite Beer bracket expanding to 64 quaffable contestants this year, there are plenty of great names to choose from.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This is the perfect quaffable day-drinker for springtime porch sitting.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
While sourced almost entirely from the prestigious cru appellation of Morgon, its irresistibly quaffable style relies on young vines grown freely and harvested at yields higher than what the AOC regulations allow.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
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Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2025
And with the Cincinnati's Favorite Beer bracket expanding to 64 quaffable contestants this year, there are plenty of great names to choose from.
—Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
This is the perfect quaffable day-drinker for springtime porch sitting.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
While sourced almost entirely from the prestigious cru appellation of Morgon, its irresistibly quaffable style relies on young vines grown freely and harvested at yields higher than what the AOC regulations allow.
—Anna Lee C. Iijima, Bon Appétit, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Quaffable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quaffable. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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