brewmaster

noun brew·mas·ter \ ˈbrü-ˌmas-tər \

|Updated on: 5 Aug 2018

Definition of brewmaster

: a person who supervises the brewing process of malt liquors

Recent Examples of brewmaster from the Web

The small brewery is a family affair: dad Dan Schey is the brewmaster, son Mike handles sales and mom Lori does the books.

— chelsey lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "By boat, bike or foot, Horicon Marsh is a Wisconsin treasure," 31 May 2018
His talented staff—including his son, Greg, the brewmaster—turned Goose not only into a Chicago favorite but into one of the major players in craft beer.

— benjamin shull, WSJ, "‘Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out’ Review: Windy City Windfall," 5 July 2018
Scenes like this aren't especially rare at Sacramento-area taprooms, Sactown Union brewmaster and co-owner Michael Barker said.

— benjy egel, sacbee, "Craft breweries are the new hangout spot for parents. Do kids belong there?," 30 May 2018
While SouthNorte’s core beers — Sea Señor Mexican Lager, Agavamente and No Güey IPA — will still be made in San Diego, brewmaster Ryan Brooks and Telefónica founder Antonio Gamboa will create new beers in Tijuana.

— peter rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "In historic first, San Diego's SouthNorte partners with Tijuana brewery," 21 June 2018
The fruit lends color and character, but the brewmaster and his yeast did their jobs, because Isabelle definitely tasted like beer.

— craig laban, Philly.com, "Sipping Delaware beer coast's colorful sours," 15 June 2018
This is a working brewery, of course, so the beer is the thing, courtesy of brewmaster Dustin Hazer.

— dominic armato, azcentral, "Helio Basin Brewing Co. brings Arizona cuisine to Phoenix brewery, but fascinating menu feels out of place," 6 June 2018
The winning barbecue formula includes pairings with four new ParchedPig craft beers, concocted on the ship by Carnival’s brewmaster, Colin Presby.

— david g. molyneaux, miamiherald, "This cruise ship's elevators may be smarter than you," 30 May 2018
Local brewmasters Revolution Brewing will team up with another Chicago staple, Shoreline Sightseeing, for a 90-minute Craft Beer Cruise from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, setting off from Navy Pier (Varsity Chop, 600 E. Grand Ave.).

— adam lukach, RedEye Chicago, "5 things to do this weekend in Chicago," 24 May 2018

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