noun
habitual drinker; regular drinker
Refers to someone who habitually drinks a particular beverage, often alcoholic, but can be used for coffee, tea, etc. More formal than 飲んべえ.
彼はコーヒーの愛飲者で、一日に五杯は飲む。
He is a habitual coffee drinker and has at least five cups a day.
このウイスキーは多くの愛飲者に親しまれている。
This whiskey is loved by many regular drinkers.