craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

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Alma Mader opened in 2019 and represented a homecoming for Mader, who got his start in the craft beer industry at Boulevard Brewing Company — located not even half a mile away from Alma Mader — before working out west at breweries, Feast Magazine reported back in 2019. Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026 For something a bit more polished, try Komaeyu, which has added craft beer and light bites to the experience. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Hear live music, eat from local restaurants and sip craft beer and wine, and shop from local artisans at this open-air summer celebration. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 While many African breweries do emulate classic European and modern craft beer styles, many breweries are making uniquely African beers. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 May 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 4 Jun. 2026.

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