beer o’clock

noun

1. facetious.
   the time of day when it is acceptable or customary to start drinking alcohol

Example Sentences

It’s unclear exactly what time of day the rescue occurred, but we’re guessing "beer o’clock."

From Fox News

Sidabutar is a third-generation pig farmer and operates two Western-style restaurants in Tuk Tuk, one of which gleefully displays hand-painted signs that read “It’s Beer O’Clock” and “Don’t Stop Beerlieving.”

From Los Angeles Times

With nearly two dozen breweries in town, almost anytime is beer o’clock.

From New York Times

For example, the survey revealed that ‘Beer o’clock’ — officially the best time to have a beer — is exactly 6:31 p.m. on a Friday.

From Fox News

It’s beer o’ clock, and I’m Colorado, so I hail an Uber and rock a few miles down the highway to Vail Brewing Co.

From Washington Times