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Recent Examples of home brew
The 18th Amendment, a federal law banning the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol that ratified in 1919, included home brew.
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Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Because there are no official Taylor (or Traylor) costumes on the market, Swifties have filled the gap with their home brews.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2023
Houses were inspected for cleanliness and to check for home brew.
—WIRED, 15 July 2023
Cheap gins were vile home brews, made with turpentine and sulfuric acid and sold from rank nooks and cellars.
—Jeffrey Collins, WSJ, 23 June 2023
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Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Because there are no official Taylor (or Traylor) costumes on the market, Swifties have filled the gap with their home brews.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2023
Houses were inspected for cleanliness and to check for home brew.
—WIRED, 15 July 2023
Cheap gins were vile home brews, made with turpentine and sulfuric acid and sold from rank nooks and cellars.
—Jeffrey Collins, WSJ, 23 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home brew
Noun
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And since White Claw and many others are made with malt liquor, the stricter regulations on spirits don’t apply.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Lance Jimenez, a Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator, said the explosive was made from a 40-ounce Olde English 800 malt liquor bottle and a silky designer handkerchief.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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The city is known for its wine and beer offerings.—
Scott McIntosh,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The local brewery sponsored last fall’s Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest Home Brew Competition, and the top team was invited to Grains and Taps to brew a large batch of their most popular beer.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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It's been a busy couple of weeks at Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield, Massachusetts thanks to a brew inspired by Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Troupe says the best way to spend a winter day is by sipping local marbled cold brew from Caffé D'arte in Pioneer Square and walking through Occidental Square to admire the holiday lights.—
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Beer lovers may prefer La Cantina Cerveceria, which brews its own beers on-site, including a blonde ale made with local aloe vera flowers.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Someone on the ship found a ginger-ale bottle with water left in it; bafflingly, everyone in the crew agreed to offer the water to a dog on board.—
Michael Waters,
New Yorker,
3 Jan. 2026
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The Whisky Highball has become the de-facto national mixed drink of Japan, and the Japanese have, predictably, mastered the art.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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While Ozama’s Blanco is perfect for elevated mixed drinks, the Añejo and Gran Añejo are great for sipping, with deep notes.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hotel Nacional Special Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake good and hard for eight to 10 seconds.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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In its final form, the sky-high pad spanned a whopping 13,300 square feet across two levels, with four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a gym, a massage room, wine storage, and plenty of sprawling gallery walls to display the performer’s art collection.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The price for Raclette Rafting is 90 Swiss francs (around $113 USD) per person and includes a full raclette dinner, wine, tea, blankets, a guide, and safety gear.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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The tight end, though, has remained mum on his plans for 2026, not giving any hints one way or another.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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My mum and dad would never unfollow their son.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Home brew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home%20brew. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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