craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

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Chapman’s Grocer also has grab-and-go treats, wine, and craft beer. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026 The still-to-close merger, announced on social media Tuesday, will maintain separate brands while sharing brewing facilities and other resources, helping both companies navigate a challenging craft beer industry and explore new opportunities for growth. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 This scratch kitchen in Clearfork serves elevated bar food with craft beer, wine and signature cocktails. Ella Gonzales march 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2026 The complimentary minibar, stocked with New Harbor Distillery gin and whisky, South African wines and craft beer, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and local snacks, is a nice touch. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for craft beer

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of craft beer was in 1986

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“Craft beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craft%20beer. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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