craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

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The NoDa bar, nestled in the former Protagonist space, will have cocktails, craft beer and small bites. Charlottefive Staff, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025 State of play: The mood is evident in Axios Denver's survey of more than 200 beer industry pros and craft beer fans. John Frank, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 In March, Brew Ha Ha Productions teamed up with Los Angeles punk band Flogging Molly for the inaugural Shamrock Rebellion music and craft beer fest. Charlie Vargas, Orange County Register, 23 Dec. 2024 Originally opened as a meeting place in 1885, the restaurant now specializes in traditional German sandwiches, spätzle, bratwurst, and craft beer. AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024 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 Jan. 2025.

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