barrelage

barrelage

English

Alternative forms

• barrellage

Etymology

barrel +‎ -age

Noun

barrelage (countable and uncountable, plural barrelages)

1. Quantity of beer (or other drink) measured in barrels.
   • 1909, Lord Fitzmaurice, Hansard:

     That is a very large question, and I do not propose to go into it in any detail; but from such figures as I have been able to obtain, I am bound to say that it does appear that there has been not only a diminution, as was pointed out by the Committee, in the barrelage of beer brewed in the United Kingdom, but also in the consumption of spirits.

   • 2011, Andrew Barker, The Publican's Morning Advertiser:

     "We have made real progress since taking over, illustrated by a very healthy increase in barrelage, and the various investments put us in a good position to move forwards," he said.

Usage notes

Often used to indicate production or consumption over a period of time.

References

• Merriam-Webster
• Random House