How to Use brew in a Sentence

brew

1 of 2 verb
  • They brew the beer on the premises.
  • It feels like there's a storm brewing.
  • The restaurant also brews its own ginger ale and root beer.
  • I'll brew another pot of tea.
  • They've been brewing in the new brewery since March.
  • There are a dozen or so beers on tap that are brewed on-site.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The team brews beer on-site, then serves it straight from the tank.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • This is where troubles can brew.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
  • There’s a lot of cool trends brewing.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • There have been some signs that changes are brewing.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The idea had been brewing in the back of my head for months.
    — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026
  • Tea, four fruit juices, and spices brew in your slow cooker.
    — Midwest Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Clean and chop roots, roast until deep brown, then grind and brew.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The pub is great with live music and even a beer brewed just for them.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Clean and chop the roots, roast until deep brown, then grind and brew.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The ill feeling has been brewing for a long time.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Foliage has a minty aroma and can be used to brew tea.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
  • They are known for their 20 on-tap beers, which are all brewed in-house.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Things had been brewing since the first inning.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • But trouble could be brewing if your basil plant grows too far.
    — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
  • But a change in weather is brewing.
    — Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The main difference lies in how they're brewed.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
  • To serve it cold, brew hot green tea, then cool it down and add ice, says Choe.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
  • An event may already be brewing.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Other signs of change were brewing.
    — CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Clean and chop the roots, roast them until deep brown, then grind and brew like coffee.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Big drama is brewing in a tiny Broward city.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The brand has been brewing their own since 1946.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
  • There are always ideas brewing.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The same cup brewed at home costs roughly 25 to 50 cents.
    — Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026

brew

2 of 2 noun
  • I'll buy you a brew.
  • And that's a big ole brew and little ole you.
    — Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Stretch or do a short plank while your coffee brews.
    — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 1 June 2026
  • So grab a brew with your friends and enjoy the show.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Lemieux prefers the cold brew method because of its ease and taste.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 8 June 2023
  • Now would be a good time to stock up on both the brew and the chocolate.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
  • If there are beer drinkers in the group, take note of their local brews.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Dec. 2025
  • With this handy device, your friend can make their own cold brew right at home.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Whether out on the water or enjoyin' a brew.
    — Scott Neuman, NPR, 26 Mar. 2026
  • And yes, the cold brew is really good!
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
  • My favorite is the cold brew flavor.
    — Colleen Murphy, Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Coffee and tea drinkers can stop in for their morning brews, as well.
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • The magic brew that propelled rock-n-roll's first stars.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • Our cold brew and coffee cake recipes taste just as good, and will save you so much dough.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
  • To join the play, find a shaded picnic table to sip a top-tier brew.
    — Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The drinks layer matcha foam or cold brew foam over coconut water.
    — Kate Rogers, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
  • See berries are on sale and my favorite cold brew with a purchase of creamer.
    — R29 Team, Refinery29, 17 Sep. 2025
  • The brew union accounted for one-third of all worldwide beer sales at the time.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
  • It's made to hold cold brew or another favorite drink.
    — Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The cold brew order is no new behavior.
    — Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
  • Serve up your morning brew with this darling kitchen staple.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The size varies by brew type, extracting just the right amount of oils for flavor.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Croatian fans aren't drowning their loss in ice-cold brew.
    — Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Tap in your last putt on a fun and playable nine and then savor your favorite brew fresh from the tap.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026
  • After 12–24 hours in the fridge, the cold brew is ready to drink.
    — Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025
  • Serve this ghoulish green brew in a clear punch bowl to show off its Halloween hue.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
  • But for a more bold, rich brew, a French press might be worth the extra effort.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • This will help your brew taste more concentrated.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Enjoy a new brew every morning with a new bag of ground coffee.
    — Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023

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