craft beer

noun

: a specialty beer produced in limited quantities : microbrew

Examples of craft beer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web More to Read Some of L.A.’s best burgers hit the Valley — with double the craft beer, a new soft-serve dip and more May 23, 2024 Looking for your new favorite cheeseburger? Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 Listen to your favorite string bands while sipping craft beer and enjoying the gorgeous mountain weather in Keystone. Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 21 May 2024 The craft beer flows freely, the Friday night drum circle still welcomes everyone to join in, and the vibes are always good. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 May 2024 While the cacophony of kids running amok might irk some who want to serenely sip their suds, a handful of Orange County breweries, known for their family-friendly environment as much as their award-winning craft beer, welcome the patter of little feet. Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 8 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for craft beer 

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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 6 Jun. 2024.

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