microbrewery

noun

mi·​cro·​brew·​ery ˌmī-krō-ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce microbrewery (audio)
-ˈbru̇r-ē
: a small brewery making specialty beer in limited quantities
microbrewer noun

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The region has more than 140 wineries, the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance says, and more than 75 microbreweries with tasting rooms and brew pubs, according to Visit Finger Lakes, which promotes tourism for Ontario County. Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 The business got its start in 2011, first as a small microbrewery in Martin City. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025 Each fall, Begyle partners with Dovetail Brewery to host Oktoberfestiversary in the Ravenswood Corridor, the heart of Chicago's microbrewery scene. Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2025 There’s not a more peaceful place around than the creekside beer garden at this downtown microbrewery. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microbrewery

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First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of microbrewery was in 1982

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“Microbrewery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbrewery. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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