abv
n. B1 Intermediate abv
n. Stands for Alcohol By Volume. A way to measure how much alcohol is in a drink, like beer or wine.
n. Abbreviation for Alcohol By Volume. A standardised method for quantifying the percentage of alcohol in a liquid by volume.
This beer has an abv of 5%.
When looking for a light summer drink, you should check the abv to ensure it is low enough for your taste.
While the abv provides a clear measure of alcohol content, it does not account for the varying caloric density of different sugars used in the fermentation process.