craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

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Adding a restaurant helps confront the harsh realities of running a brewery now, as craft beer’s once-mighty golden age has dimmed in the wake of oversaturation, declining taproom numbers and evolving consumer tastes, Ghersi says. Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025 Two independent Colorado breweries, both longtime backbones of the craft beer industry, will merge into a single entity, according to the owners of both companies. Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025 Portland brims with urban fun and exciting dining options, and Bend caters to craft beer fans and outdoor adventurers alike with hiking trails, fishing spots and lava tubes — and tours that combine both, including brews and views outings. Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 Pangaea Bier Cafe opened in 2008 with a mission of introducing European beers to Sacramento’s nascent craft beer scene. Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.

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