Brewery

/ˈbruːəri/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A place where beer is produced commercially.
The new brewery downtown has quickly become a local favorite.
A company that produces beer.
She works for a craft brewery that specializes in IPAs.
A facility equipped for the brewing of beer.
The tour included a behind-the-scenes look at the brewery's fermentation process.

Etymology

From Middle English 'brewery', from 'brew' + '-ery' denoting a place for a specific activity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brewmaster
The person responsible for brewing beer at a brewery.
craft brewery
A small brewery that produces beer in limited quantities, often with a focus on quality.
brewpub
A hybrid between a brewery and a restaurant where beer is brewed on the premises.

Related Words

brewing
The process of producing beer.
brew
The process of making beer.
ale
A type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method.

Slang Meanings

Brewski
Let's grab some brewski at the brewery.
Hoppy place
That new hoppy place on Main Street just opened their brewery.