microbrew
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5.2
- noun
- /ˈmaɪkroʊbruː/
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- If you're at an awesome casino, they're comping you fine scotch and microbrews all night.
- local microbrews
- selection of microbrews
- expensive microbrew
Examples
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"Golden Rule," Archer said, popping the cap off one of the local microbrews.
Fiction book (2000) -
It's the American who can't serve beer: they make a good microbrew and then serve it to you at refrigerator temperature, chilled so cold you can't taste it!
Blog text (20) -
The microbrew revolution has been a splendid thing, as has the explosion in quality American wine, cheese, bread, etc.
Blog text (19) -
Also, I will show you around and introduce you to the world of Portland microbrews.
Blog text (5) -
Before Nessie drove off, Norman had promised to spend Saturday with her, starting a batch of beer after buying supplies at the microbrew store.
Fiction book (2002) -
When he opened the refrigerator, he found a couple of six-packs of microbrews along with fresh vegetables and other things he was unlikely to eat.
Fiction book (1999) -
I actually trained in beer and wine tasting, and I love a lot of microbrews, but I swear these guys are like the chili-heads who think more heat is always better.
Blog text (28) -
Poor folks aren't going to buy $12-a-pound steaks or pricey microbrews.
Blog text (13) -
A total Seattle microbrew lover, she carries beer coasters around—you never know when a happy hour will present itself.
Blog text (20) -
I enjoyed sampling a variety of local microbrews at the festival last weekend.
Synonyms
83
3.5
A drink like beer made by letting ingredients turn into alcohol
How Small
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5.2
102
3.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Microbrew comes from the parts micro- meaning 'small' and brew meaning 'to make beer', as in microchip for a very small chip. So a microbrew is a beer made by a small, independent brewery, often in limited amounts with unique flavors.