brewing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
  2. verb prepare by brewing
  3. verb sit or let sit in boiling water so as to extract the flavor

Etymology

From Middle English brewynge; equivalent to brew + -ing.

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