HOMEBREW

Etymology

Noun

homebrew (countable and uncountable, plural homebrews)

A beer brewed by enthusiasts rather than commercially.

(informal) Anything created by enthusiasts rather than commercial entities (especially video games or amateur radio equipment).

(Canada, sports, countable) A player who plays for the team named after their own native town.

Verb

homebrew (third-person singular simple present homebrews, present participle homebrewing, simple past and past participle homebrewed)

To brew one's beer or other alcoholic beverage at home.

(informal) To create something as an enthusiast, rather than using a commercial option.

Synonyms

• craft beer

Source: Wiktionary



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