Faced Slang term for drunk (a.k.a. "shit-faced").

Falernian Popular wine during Roman Empire.

Fall off the Wagon To resume drinking after a period of abstinence.

Family therapy Treatment of spouse and children along with alcoholic.

Faugier, Jean Co-author of "Drug and Alcohol Dependency Nursing" (1989).

FAS Foetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Fatty liver Excessive fat accumulation in the liver associated with drinking. Often reversible if alcohol is avoided for a sustained period.

Fermentation Chemical changes by which alcohol is produced from naturally occurring substances such as fruit juice. Fermentation usually occurs as a result of yeasts and enzymes acting on sugars.

Fermentation lock Device allowing carbon dioxide to escape during fermentation without allowing air to enter.

Fermenter Container in which the mash is placed to ferment.

Fletcher, Ann M. Author of the book "Sober for Good"

Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Birth defects occurring in children born to alcoholic women.

Fettled Ale Hot ale to which sugar, ginger, and nutmeg are added.

Finings Agent such as egg white used to clear suspended material from wine.

Firkin Nine-gallon beer barrel.

Fizz Slang term for sparkling wine.

Flagon Large bottle for wine.

Flap Popular alcohol drink in New England colonies made with brandy and soda water.

Flask Container for alcoholic beverages, sometimes small enough to fit into a hip pocket.

Folic Acid B vitamin - body levels reduced by heavy drinking.

Fortify To add spirits (usually brandy) to wine to increase its overall alcohol content.

Fortified Wine Wine with alcohol level raised by the addition of brandy.

Four Sheets in (to) the Wind Slang term for drunkenness.

Fraise French, strawberry spirit liqueur.

Frappe Liqueur or spirit served with finely crushed ice.

Fraseati Popular Italian table wine.

Free Lunch Food served without charge to those buying drinks.

Full-bodied Wine with rich bouquet and high alcohol / fruit content.

Fusel oils Term used to describe higher alcohols such as propyl, butyl, amyl and heptyl.