Brewer

/ˈbruːər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or company that makes beer.

The local brewer has won several awards for their craft beers.

A device used for brewing, such as a coffee brewer.

I bought a new coffee brewer to enjoy freshly brewed coffee every morning.

From Old English 'brūwer', deriving from the verb 'brūwan' which means 'to brew'.

home brewer

An individual who brews beer for personal consumption.

microbrewery

A small brewery that produces beer in limited quantities.

brew pub

A pub or restaurant that brews its own beer on the premises.

brewing

The process of making beer or other beverages.

malt

Barley or other grains that have been soaked, germinated, and dried for brewing.

hops

The flowers used in brewing to add bitterness and aroma.

Brewmaster

He’s the brewmaster at one of the top breweries in the city.

Brewski

Let's grab a couple of brewskis after work.