Definition

Noun: A brewery is a factory or establishment where beer is produced commercially through the process of brewing, which involves fermenting malted grains (like barley) with hops and yeast.

Usage

The word "brewery" is used to refer to the physical location, building, or company dedicated to the production of beer. It is a countable noun.

Examples

• The city is famous for its historic brewery.
• They took a tour of the local brewery to see how beer is made.
• Several new craft breweries have opened in this neighborhood.

Advanced Usage

• Microbrewery / Craft Brewery: A small-scale brewery that produces limited quantities of beer, often emphasizing quality, flavor, and traditional brewing methods.
  • The town's microbrewery is known for its unique seasonal ales.
• Brewpub: A pub or restaurant that brews its own beer on the premises for sale primarily on-site.
  • We had dinner at a brewpub that makes its own lager.

Variants and Related Words

• Brew (verb): To make beer by soaking, boiling, and fermenting ingredients like malt and hops.
  • He learned how to brew his own beer at home.
• Brewer (noun): A person or company that brews beer.
  • She works as a master brewer for a large company.
• Brewing (noun): The process or business of making beer.
  • The brewing process takes several weeks.

Synonyms

• Beer factory
• Brew house (less common)

Notes on Meaning

The term "brewery" specifically refers to a facility for making beer. Facilities for making other alcoholic beverages like wine or spirits are called wineries and distilleries, respectively.

Noun

1. a plant where beer is brewed by fermentation