brewery

noun brew·ery \ ˈbrü-ə-rē , ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē \

|Updated on: 4 Aug 2018

Definition of brewery

plural breweries

: a plant where malt liquors are produced

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The crawl takes you to Lakefront, Company, Bavarian Bierhaus, Gathering Place, Eagle Park and Good City to try collaboration brews from the breweries.

— kathy flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Milwaukee breweries will celebrate all things beer during Drink Brew City Week," 13 July 2018
Features bacon and other pork products, Kentucky bourbon and beers from local breweries.

— luann gibbs, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati events: Fun and free events this weekend," 12 July 2018
Participants are invited to visit the backyards of six historic homes within walking distance of each other and sample craft beers from 24 breweries and food from six local restaurants.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "5 boozy things to do July 20-21," 11 July 2018
About 50 beers are available on tap and in cans and bottles, including offerings from North Texas breweries such as Fort Worth's Rahr & Sons Brewing and Granbury's Revolver Brewing Co.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "Talking shop — Roanoke ChopShop Live, that is — with Randy Rogers," 11 July 2018
More than 10 local breweries are bringing lagers, pilsners and pale ales to the scenic garden for a night that promises to be a good time.

— Anchorage Daily News, "This week in Anchorage: Incubus, Girdwood Forest Fair and beer in the Alaska Botanical Garden," 6 July 2018
By contrast, the new Golden 1 Center overflows with a wide array of beers by local and independent breweries like Bike Dog, The Monk’s Cellar and Fort Rock.

— daniel barnes, sacbee, "Brews at the ballpark: Raley Field is the latest sports venue to embrace craft beer," 5 July 2018
Mattern and Jullapat will also serve a selection of natural wines, and there will be craft beer from some local breweries.

— jenn harris, latimes.com, "The California Hot Sauce Expo is a two-day hot sauce party. Are you ready?," 3 July 2018
Demario suggests patrons stop by Spectra Wired for their morning jolt of Coperaco coffee, grab a panini at lunchtime, and then return in the evening for a selection of craft beer from local breweries like Boondoggle and Hanging Hills.

— alison kuznitz, courant.com, "Spectra Wired Café Opens Bar5, A Patio And Beer Garden In Downtown Hartford," 28 June 2018

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brewery

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: a place where beer is made
: a company that makes beer

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noun brew·ery \ ˈbrü-ə-rē \

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plural breweries

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