craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

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The modern craft beer revival suggests that consumer appetite for nuance can return. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 Bier has racked up awards at the annual Indiana Brewers' Cup on the strength of its German wheat beers, such as the Weizengoot, a crisp brew that's as pleasant to drink as any craft beer thanks to its featherlight body and gently spiced flavor. Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 20 Oct. 2025 Mia’s beverage program will include craft cocktails, craft beer, mezcal and tequila selections, international wines and Caribbean-style rum from Staunton and Ulcickas’s Catalina Rum Company. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025 Louisville has an ever-booming craft beer culture, and this week, the city is celebrating it through Louisville Beer Week. Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for craft beer

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Oct. 2025.

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