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brewage

brewage

9.8
A drink made by soaking, boiling, and fermenting ingredients, like beer
  • noun
  • /ˈbruːɪdʒ/
  • Archaic
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  • The monks perfected their brewage over centuries, creating a unique flavor that draws visitors from all over.

Examples

  • Traditional ales are a classic example of a brewage made through natural fermentation.

  • The brewage was served warm.

  • He sampled a homemade brewage crafted from local grains and wild yeast.

  • Many people enjoy a good brewage in the morning.

  • The local brewery offers a unique brewage made from organic ingredients.

  • After a long day, he enjoyed a warm brewage that was rich in flavor.

  • She decided to experiment with a new brewage recipe, using herbs and spices for added taste.

Synonyms

drink
vsbrewage
∞ 1.0

A liquid people put in their mouths and swallow, like water or juice

is about liquids produced by steeping, boiling, and fermenting, not servings
beverage
vsbrewage
166 1.7

A drink other than water, for example tea or juice

is limited to liquids produced by steeping, boiling, and fermenting
brew
vsbrewage
83 3.5

A drink like beer made by letting ingredients turn into alcohol

is for items made the same way but without focusing on alcohol

Surface Forms

brewage singular
brewages plural

Morphology

brewage = brew (semi-transparent) = brew + age

The word is built from the clear base 'brew' plus the noun-forming suffix '-age', but the result is a relatively rare or archaic term rather than a fully predictable everyday formation.

Etymology

The word brewage starts with the familiar verb brew, which means 'to make a drink by steeping, boiling, or fermenting', and it adds the ending -age, which makes a noun meaning 'the thing made'. So, a brewage is simply a drink made by brewing, for example a beer or traditional ale, rather than a drink made by distilling.