brewmaster

noun

brew·​mas·​ter ˈbrü-ˌma-stər How to pronounce brewmaster (audio)
: a person who supervises the brewing process of malt liquors

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The business lost 60 barrels of beer worth about $10,000 in the first outage said, Josh Robbins, founder, president and brewmaster of New Terrain. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026 The brewery, founded by brewmaster Brian Taylor and business partner Ria Neri in 2016, closed with one last celebration at the taproom in Back of the Yards on March 28. Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 In response, Christiaens, who has a background in economics and IT management, bought the brewery and had the old brewmaster—who was 77 years old at the time—teach him how to make the beer. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Beginning in early summer, most likely around the middle of June, brewing will transition from Berkeley to Paso Robles, where brewmaster Matt Brynildson will take over brewing the beer to exacting specifications. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewmaster

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brewmaster was in 1871

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“Brewmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewmaster. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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