plural breweries
: a place where beer is produced
Cape Cod Beer owner and brewer Todd Marcus expects the brewery expansion to be completed by early April, allowing him to keep up with the flagship brews, as well as seasonal offerings.—
Jen Harmon
Jen HarmonBreweries from Brooklyn to Norwalk, Conn., are putting in more and bigger brewing vats, plotting new lagers, ales and stouts.—Kirk Johnson
see also microbrewery
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One of the anchors of that reputation is Founders Brewing Company, the largest craft brewery in the city.
—Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The city's vibrant and historic Old Market features cobblestone streets, unique shops, some of the best ultra-premium ice cream, and plenty of local breweries.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Capone arrived in Chicago in 1920, the same year Prohibition began and the brewery changed hands.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Orlando Science Center’s family-friendly fundraiser welcomes the community for an afternoon of local beers from more than 30 breweries from around Central Florida, all of them eager to show off their wares while supporting the Center’s mission to inspire learning.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
The city's vibrant and historic Old Market features cobblestone streets, unique shops, some of the best ultra-premium ice cream, and plenty of local breweries.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Capone arrived in Chicago in 1920, the same year Prohibition began and the brewery changed hands.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Orlando Science Center’s family-friendly fundraiser welcomes the community for an afternoon of local beers from more than 30 breweries from around Central Florida, all of them eager to show off their wares while supporting the Center’s mission to inspire learning.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Brewery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewery. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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brewery
noun
brew·ery
ˈbrü-ə-rē 
ˈbru̇(-ə)r-ē
plural breweries
: a plant where malt liquors are brewed
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