craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

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Gather for s’mores, live music, and craft beer with some of Bend’s most active locals. Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Here, lakeside view pairs with smoky barbecue, fine whisky and craft beer. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Fine wine, craft beer and gourmet food trucks will also be set up for the event. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2025 The event features live polka music, craft beer, German food and interactive games. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craft beer

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of craft beer was in 1986

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“Craft beer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/craft%20beer. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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