brewery

American

[broo-uh-ree, broor-ee] / ˈbru ə ri, ˈbrʊər i /

noun

plural

breweries

a building or establishment for brewing brewing beer or other malt liquors, especially the building where the brewing brewing is done.

brewery British

/ ˈbrʊərɪ /

noun

a place where beer, ale, etc, is brewed

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Etymology

Origin of brewery

First recorded in 1650–60; brew + -ery

Example Sentences

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Staff were told that Brewdog's German arm - which includes a brewery and bar in Berlin - would not be included in the sale and will now be liquidated.

From BBC

In essence it was an in-house crowdfunding scheme, promising beer enthusiasts a chance to "own a slice of the brewery and share in its success and growth".

From BBC

Brewdog was founded by friends James Watt and Martin Dickie in 2007 and now has bars and breweries around the world, including about 60 in the UK.

From BBC

The spokesperson added they expect to attract "substantial interest" and breweries and bars will continue to operate as normal.

From BBC

This was one of the first ales he made in his Overtone brewery in Glasgow.

From BBC

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