Definition

Made in small quantities by a small brewery, often emphasizing quality and unique flavors.

Example

I prefer to drink microbrewed beers because they have more interesting tastes than mass-produced ones.

Conversation

Have you tried that new café downtown?

No, I haven't! What's special about it?

They serve amazing microbrewed coffee that I think you'll love.

Sounds great! I can't wait to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microbrewed → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "brewed" (from Old English "brēowan", meaning to prepare or make a beverage by steeping). The word "microbrewed" refers to beer that is brewed in small quantities, often by a small, independent brewery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'making a beverage' ('brewed') to remember that microbrewed means beer made in small batches.

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