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.