B2 verb Neutral

brewery

/ˈbruːəri/

A brewery is a commercial facility or business where beer is produced. It encompasses the physical building, the equipment used for fermentation, and the company that manages the production and distribution of the beverages.

Examples

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1

The local brewery offers free tours every Saturday afternoon.

The nearby beer production facility provides complimentary tours each Saturday.

2

Strict health regulations must be observed within the brewery to ensure product safety.

Rigorous sanitary laws must be followed inside the beer factory to guarantee the safety of the items produced.

3

Let's meet at the brewery around seven for some craft samples.

Let's gather at the beer place at 7:00 PM to try some artisan drink portions.

Word Family

Noun
brewery
Verb
brew
Adjective
brewed
Related
brewer
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Memory Tip

Compare 'brewery' to 'bakery'. A bakery is where you bake bread; a brewery is where you brew beer. The suffix '-ery' indicates a place of business.

Quick Quiz

The city is famous for its historic _______, which has been producing traditional ale for over 200 years.

Correct!

The correct answer is: brewery

Examples

1

The local brewery offers free tours every Saturday afternoon.

everyday

The nearby beer production facility provides complimentary tours each Saturday.

2

Strict health regulations must be observed within the brewery to ensure product safety.

formal

Rigorous sanitary laws must be followed inside the beer factory to guarantee the safety of the items produced.

3

Let's meet at the brewery around seven for some craft samples.

informal

Let's gather at the beer place at 7:00 PM to try some artisan drink portions.

4

The industrialization of the brewery transformed the city's economic landscape during the 19th century.

academic

The mechanization of beer manufacturing changed the city's financial situation in the 1800s.

5

The regional brewery reported a fifteen percent increase in quarterly export profits.

business

The local beer company stated that their three-month international sales revenue rose by fifteen percent.

Word Family

Noun
brewery
Verb
brew
Adjective
brewed
Related
brewer

Common Collocations

craft brewery small, independent beer producer
local brewery a brewery in the immediate area
brewery tour a guided visit to a beer production site
independent brewery a brewery not owned by a large conglomerate
commercial brewery a large-scale beer manufacturing business

Common Phrases

brewery tap

A bar located inside a brewery where its beers are served.

microbrewery movement

The trend of small, local beer production becoming popular.

established brewery

A long-standing and well-known beer production company.

Often Confused With

brewery vs distillery

A brewery makes fermented beer, while a distillery makes distilled spirits like vodka or whiskey.

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Usage Notes

Use 'brewery' when referring to the location or the company. Note that 'brewery' is a noun; the action of making the drink is the verb 'to brew'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes mistakenly use 'brewery' as a verb. For example, saying 'They brewery their own beer' is incorrect; it should be 'They brew their own beer'.

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Memory Tip

Compare 'brewery' to 'bakery'. A bakery is where you bake bread; a brewery is where you brew beer. The suffix '-ery' indicates a place of business.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Middle English 'brewen' (to brew), which comes from the Old English 'breowan', plus the suffix '-ery' meaning a place of activity.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural form: breweries Often used as a modifier: brewery equipment
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Cultural Context

In many Western cultures, especially in Germany, Belgium, and the UK, breweries often serve as central social hubs for the community.

Quick Quiz

The city is famous for its historic _______, which has been producing traditional ale for over 200 years.

Correct!

The correct answer is: brewery

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