craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

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The brewery was originally the brainchild of late head brewer Jason Buehler, who drew inspiration from Mexico’s craft beer culture after traveling to Cupa de la Cerveza, the Mexican equivalent of the Great American Beer Festival. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025 Head to Downtown Mooresville for a celebration of the arts featuring 30+ artists, wine and craft beer tastings, and live music. Denise Casalez, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025 Here’s our guide to Hawaii’s diverse world of craft beer, organic wine and artisan spirits. Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025 In June, Foam at the Dome is a popular festival centered around craft beer. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 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 14 May. 2025.

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