Alcoholic beverage
An alcoholic beverage is a drink that contains ethanol (alcohol), produced through the fermentation of sugars by yeast or by distillation of fermented substances. The main categories are beer, wine, and spirits.
Alcohol content and categories
Alcoholic beverages are typically measured by alcohol by volume (ABV). Beer sits at 4–6% ABV, wine at 11–15%, and spirits such as pálinka or vodka at 35–50% or above. Hungarian bars serve all three, and Budapest's pub crawls offer a good introduction to local beers and spirits alongside international options.
Related: Budapest pub crawl · Flavoured beers in Budapest · Beer tour Budapest.