noun
love of alcohol; drinker
Refers to a fondness for alcoholic beverages, or a person who enjoys drinking. Often used in a light, self-deprecating, or humorous way.
彼は愛酒家で、毎晩晩酌を欠かさない。
He is a lover of alcohol and never misses his evening drink.
愛酒が高じて、自分で酒を造り始めた。
His love of alcohol grew so much that he started brewing his own.