craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

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Dan died in Colorado, a global leader in robust, straightforward, and consumer-centric regulations on everything from craft beer to cannabis to psilocybin. David Bregger, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025 These annual food and wine festivals offer the chance to mix and mingle with star chefs and local talent, taste exclusive and new-to-you wine and craft beer, and get an authentic taste of what each destination has to offer. Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025 Stroll down historic Grand Avenue sampling chocolates paired with fine wines, Champagne and craft beer at 20 restaurants, shops and spas. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 At Village Tap, a 35-year-old nexus for Chicago’s craft beer connoisseurs, the countdown has been on for weeks. Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for craft beer 

Word History

First Known Use

1986, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Feb. 2025.

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