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homebrewing

homebrewing

1 3.9
Making beer or other alcoholic drinks at home instead of buying them
  • noun
  • /ˈhoʊmˌbruːɪŋ/
translation icon : cerveza casera
  • It wasn't until the 1970s and 1980s that homebrewing finally took off, and even then, good beer wasn't being made in America until the 90s.

Examples

  • Homebrewing is a great hobby, and the scalability of the costs is a big plus.

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  • Great job getting the word out about the joys of homebrewing.

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  • What is your experience with homebrewing?

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  • One piece of advice, my fellow survivor: try homebrewing.

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  • Support your local breweries and keep on homebrewing!

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  • Chris and Phil have an endless amount of enthusiasm for taking their love of homebrewing to craft brewing.

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  • Homebrewing is at the very core of the craft beer boom, with countless professional brewers having honed their chops years prior on a homebrew system.

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  • Homebrewing allows enthusiasts to experiment with different flavors and techniques in making their own beer.

  • Many people find that homebrewing is a rewarding hobby that fosters creativity and community.

  • During the weekend, she spends her time homebrewing new recipes for craft beers with her friends.

Synonyms

brewing
vshomebrewing
  • Specialized
52 3.5

Making beer by soaking, boiling, and letting yeast turn malt and hops into alcohol

is the same process but performed at home instead of in general settings

Antonyms

89 1.0

Paying money to get something

How Large

brewing
  • Specialized
52 3.5
microbrew
5.0
homebrewing
1 3.9

Surface Forms

homebrewing singular
homebrewings plural

Morphology

homebrewing = homebrew (transparent) = home + brew + ing

The word is a straightforward formation from the verb 'homebrew' with '-ing', referring to the activity of home brewing.

Etymology

Homebrewing is made of home and brew, where brew means 'to make a drink like beer or tea'. Think of it like 'home cooking' but for beer, and it means the activity of making alcoholic drinks 'at home'.