Homebrew: meaning, definitions and examples

This word means the same as the first 'homebrew' given. It typically refers to the process or product of brewing beer at home.

• He's been experimenting with different recipes in his homebrew setup.
• Homebrew competitions can be a fun way to share and critique each other's brews.

Use 'homemade beer' when you want to emphasize that the beer is made at home. This term is less common but straightforward and can be used by those less familiar with beer brewing terminology.

• She brought some homemade beer to the picnic.
• Homemade beer can be surprisingly good if you follow the recipe correctly.

This term is used to describe beer that is produced by small, independent breweries known for their emphasis on quality, flavor, and traditional brewing methods. 'Craft beer' is often used in a marketing context or to highlight the superior quality and creativity of the beer.

• The bar has a great selection of craft beers from local breweries.
• I'm a big fan of craft beer because of the unique flavors.

This term is used to describe beer produced in small batches by microbreweries. 'Microbrew' often highlights the limited production scale and artisanal approach but can sometimes be used less formally to describe any small-batch brewery's products.

• That local pub has an impressive range of microbrews.
• Microbrews are perfect for those who enjoy trying new and unique beers.

It can also refer to homemade or custom-made software, often crafted by enthusiasts.

• That homebrew app has some neat features you won't find in commercial software

Used to describe software tools that automate the process of installing, updating, configuring, and removing programs.

• The package manager on my Linux system makes software installation a breeze

Refers to an application or script used to install software on a computer system.

• The software installer guided me through the setup process smoothly

Used to describe tools that manage the software on a system, focusing not just on installation but also on updates and configurations.

• With the software manager, I can easily keep all my applications up to date