craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

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The fundraising will build on its recent acquisition of Dry Dock Brewing and help add more independent craft beer brands to its portfolio. John Frank, Axios, 16 Apr. 2025 The Mazama Public House has a taproom and patio with views of Goat Peak, not to mention craft beer, rice bowls, and even sushi. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025 Try some craft beer from a Nuuk-base brewery, as well as wine from vineyards back in Denmark. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025 This shift favors familiar brands like Deschutes, an early pioneer in craft beer founded in 1988. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craft beer

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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 2 May. 2025.

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