Brew: meaning, definitions and examples

When talking about making beverages like tea, coffee, or beer. It implies a process that involves steeping, boiling, or fermentation.

• She likes to brew her own beer at home
• He waited for the tea to brew

Usually describes the process of making a beverage, typically beer, or can refer to the beverage itself.

• He loves to brew his own beer at home
• The new local brew is gaining popularity

General term for the alcoholic drink made from fermented barley, hops, water, and yeast. It is the most common term and can be used in almost any context involving this type of drink.

• Let's grab a beer after work
• The festival featured a variety of beers from around the world

Specific type of beer that is brewed using a warm fermentation process, often with a higher alcohol content.

• She ordered a pint of pale ale
• The pub is famous for its selection of craft ales

Broad term that refers to any liquid meant for consumption, but commonly used to refer to alcoholic beverages in casual speech.

• Do you want a drink? They went out for drinks after the meeting