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Recent Examples of home brew
His mother was left to support the family, in part by selling home brews of two potent alcoholic beverages, chang’aa and busaa.
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Alex Williams, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
The 18th Amendment, a federal law banning the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol that ratified in 1919, included home brew.
—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
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Alex Williams, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2024
The 18th Amendment, a federal law banning the manufacture, sale and transportation of alcohol that ratified in 1919, included home brew.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for home brew
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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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Another split vote from commissioners concerned a request by West Coast Pickleball in the Savi Ranch Center to allow the sale and on-site consumption of beer, wine and distilled spirits as an accessory use to the facility, which requires a conditional use permit.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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The store will include Starbucks and a wine and beer bar.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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True Caliber is noting the rise of under-counter appliances, such as their single- or dual-tap beverage dispenser, which can be configured for beer or cold brew.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 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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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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Whether the spill is from a mixed drink, a shot, or a can of beer, knowing how to remove alcohol stains can save your carpet and upholstery.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
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Instead, create this delicious mixed drink with sugar, chai tea, blood orange juice, and sparkling wine.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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Vergara added several inches to her stature with towering silver sandal platform heels with ankle straps, and added some extra sparkle with a large diamond cocktail ring and dangling statement diamond earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Half Shell’s drink program will feature a martini bar lineup, classic cocktails, champagne and a modest wine selection to complement its fresh seafood offerings, the owners said.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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The wine industry has been struggling for the past few years and many are leaning into providing alternatives to get more people into their tasting rooms.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The sweater comes in 18 colors, such as black, beige, caramel, and wine red, and is available in sizes S to XL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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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 19 Jan. 2026.
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