microbrewery

noun

mi·​cro·​brew·​ery ˌmī-krō-ˈbrü-ə-rē How to pronounce microbrewery (audio)
-ˈbru̇r-ē
: a small brewery making specialty beer in limited quantities
microbrewer noun

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Insider tip The hotel’s Stéphanie Carpentier says there are two liquid souvenirs no one should leave without: a beer from local microbrewery Socca Bièra, which uses chickpeas in its ingredient list, and a fragrance from Molinard, a perfumery dating back to the 1800s. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025 The post continued to say that the closure is not the end for the microbrewery and that the ownership team is working on plans for the future. Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 15 July 2023 The beach also has incredible tide pools, access to scenic hikes, and a charming seaside town—complete with art galleries, candy shops, and local restaurants and microbreweries. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2025 In 2023, 493 craft breweries opened and 405 closed, including taprooms, brewpubs and microbreweries, according to the Brewers Association. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for microbrewery

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of microbrewery was in 1982

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“Microbrewery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/microbrewery. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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