craft beer

American  

[kraft beer] / ˈkræft ˌbɪər /

noun

• craft beers
  plural

1. an all-malt or nearly all-malt specialty beer usually brewed in a microbrewery.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• craft beers
  plural

Etymology

Origin of craft beer

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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craft beer

While fans of craft beer are often willing to pay more, consumers of Boston Beer’s hard Twisted Tea are so sensitive to that sub-$10 price point that the company made a four-pack of 16-ounce cans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog could be sold off after bosses called in financial experts to look for new investors.

From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026

I’d long made noises about lawyers’ self-dealing—the stuff professors complain about over craft beer.

From Slate ● Jan. 13, 2026

The restaurants are varied and delicious, and the craft beer scene is gaining traction.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2025

In a city where craft beer is everywhere, a golden brew holds a special place in the hearts of San Diegans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025