1) Barfly 2) Boozehound 3) Sot 4) Wino 1) Bibber 2) Drinker 3) Heavy drinker 4) Imbiber 5) Juicer 6) Lush 7) Pot-valiant 8) Social drinker 9) Toper 
The tippler is a breed of domestic pigeon bred to participate in endurance competitions. Flying results of up to 22 hours (non-stop) have been reported. ==Origins== The pigeon evolved from the Rock Pigeon (Columba livia) that is endemic to the region between the Mediterranean and China. Some of the domestic pigeon breeds are believed to have origi...
• (n.) One who habitually indulges in the excessive use of spirituous liquors, whether he becomes intoxicated or not. • (n.) One who keeps a tippling-house.
Tip'pler noun 1. One who keeps a tippling-house. [ Obsolete] Latimer. 2. One who habitually indulges in the excessive use of spirituous liquors, whether he becomes intoxicated or not. 
In mining, a tippler is a device for emptying coal tubs. The coal tub after being weighed is run into a cage, the tippler, which turns on an axis so that during the first half of the rotation the tub is emptied, and during the second half it is returned to its original position ready to be moved to the pit head.
purveyor of beer
[n] - someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities
tippler 1. Someone who drinks (alcoholic liquor) or who engages in such drinking; especially, habitually or to excess. 2. Etymology: of unknown origin. Related 'drink' units: dipso-; haust-; nectar-; poto-.
social drinker noun someone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities