Definition

A person or company that makes and sells small amounts of beer, often with unique flavors and styles.

Example

The microbrewer created a new IPA that quickly became popular in the local community.

Conversation

Have you ever met a microbrewer before?

No, I haven't! What do they do exactly?

They create their own unique beers on a small scale, which is really cool.

That sounds awesome! I would love to try some local brews from a microbrewer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Microbrewer → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "brewer" (from Old English "breowan", meaning to brew). The word "microbrewer" refers to a small-scale brewer, typically producing limited quantities of beer.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small' ('micro-') and 'brewing' ('brewer') to remember that a microbrewer is someone who brews beer in small amounts.

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