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microbrew

noun

Definition of microbrewnext
as in beer

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Recent Examples of microbrew Pair your meal with a microbrew, a hand‑mixed cocktail or one of the restaurant’s world‑class wines. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 20 Mar. 2026 The outdoor patio, open in the summer, is right on the water and draws tourists and locals not only for the views, but for the microbrews that Dockside has been making for many years. — Guy Saddy, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Jan. 2026 Try cocktails, mocktails, or local microbrews at Main and Mountain with wings and dogs sourced from a local, natural meat purveyor. — AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025 Draft beers highlight small German and Austrian family breweries and monastery microbrews. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microbrew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for microbrew
  1. beer
  2. brew
  3. ale
  4. wine
  5. cocktail
Noun
  • After a few kicks, the attackers finally gave up, leaving with the case of beer on the ground in front of me.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Her husband, on the other hand, kept things a little more simple, wearing a green plaid shirt by Ami Paris with blue jeans and a baseball cap sporting the name of his alcohol-free beer brand, Bero.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of beer
Noun
  • Thus, the drinker of the ayahuasca brew can experience its psychoactive effects.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t leave without trying the cold brew tamarindo, where the fruit’s tartness plays against the bitterness of the coffee.
    — Nikkita Nair, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of brew
Noun
  • 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
  • Mykonos Vioma pours organic estate wines at its farm near Ano Mera, while Mikònu moved its taproom in 2026 to Mathios Taverna in Tourlos, where prickly-pear ale comes with dinner and a sea view.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 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
  • Visit the palace and stroll through its exotic gardens, dine in the historic market square, and have a nightcap at a high-end cocktail bar for a taste of the true Monaco lifestyle.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Houston’s celebration takes place September 26-27 and features 50 food and beverage pros, plus wine and spirit pairings, craft cocktails, local vendors, live DJs, dance-offs, and interactive experiences.
    — Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of cocktail

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“Microbrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/microbrew. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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