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microbrew

American

[mahy-kroh-broo] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌbru /

noun

beer brewed in a microbrewery.

This little bohemian pub has a good selection of microbrews on tap, as well as the world’s best burgers.

Etymology

Origin of microbrew

First recorded in 1980–85

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When Calvin praises a microbrew for its “cool packaging” or suggests to his devastated friend that he might consider a law-enforcement career, as a way to turn “grief into something positive,” the tone is sincere.

From The New Yorker ● Jan. 14, 2019

But its decline is a cautionary tale for the once red-hot California microbrew world.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2018

Chase your microbrew or homemade ginger beer with a pizza, Caribbean jerk chicken sandwich or fish tacos.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 7, 2017

“We always felt we were missing a cafe and a place to get a microbrew on tap,” Kennett said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2017

Friendly people offer you the microbrew list, and then offer pleasant conversation that seems to indicate they are happy to see you.

From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2016

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