MALT LIQUOR Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

malt liquor

noun

Definition of malt liquor

as in home brew

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Recent Examples of malt liquor 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 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 The items were later tested for DNA, Jimenez said, but only the malt liquor bottle yielded results. — Bethany Brown, People.com, 29 May 2025 She was nominated for multiple James Beard Awards and won one for an article on the legacy of the 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor. — Charlotte Druckman, New York Times, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for malt liquor

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Noun

The festival will also feature a home brew competition and a main stage with music.

— Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
On our small Farm in Ennis Texas, my father would pick wild Muscadine grapes and make home brew.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of home brew

Noun

Saturdays on the couch before the widescreen with beer, chicken wings and cheese dip might also be the best way to escape our ugly, chaotic politics.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
On especially warm days, consider a beer slushie instead of a traditional pour.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of beer

Noun

The next round was on the latecomer; a wild ale by the name of Arietta, from Fox Farm Brewery, floral and largely flat, had a pleasing barnyard funk.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
The best beer for this variation is a golden or amber ale, something that’s not too hoppy.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ale

Noun

The baseline of drinks included here is pretty generous, from coffee and soft drinks, to cocktails and wine.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Americans can brew beer in their kitchens and make wine at home, but just try making a bottle of whiskey or gin — and people can run afoul of a federal law that dates back more than 150 years.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of wine

Noun

The lively spot is known for its colorful cocktails, packed calendar of weekly events and specials, and consistently delicious Mexican fare.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with signature drinks named after the collection’s patterns—including the Fair Isle and Twin Flame cocktails, as well as a Wildflower Spritz mocktail.

— Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of cocktail

Noun

The woman's son told police that Merriweather forced pills from the victim's medicine into her mouth, followed by dumping a mixed drink down her throat.

— Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026
The indulgent, playful, and dessert-like mixed drink, which features crème de menthe, crème de cacao, heavy whipping cream, and brandy, came in second place at the event.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of mixed drink

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