DCHP-2

barley sandwich DCHP-2 (October 2016)

• n. — slang, Food & Drink

  a nickname for beer.

  Type: 5. Frequency — The term likely originated in Canada, and is almost exclusive to Canada (see Chart 1). Barley sandwich is a humorous way to refer to beer, which is usually made from malted barley.
  See also COD-2, s.v. "barley sandwich", which is marked "Cdn".