Word
homebrew
Phoneticshome·brew
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. beer that you make at home instead of buying it from a large company. People also use it for software or games made by fans, not big companies.
n. beer or other beverage brewed at home rather than produced commercially. Extended to software, games, or other products created outside commercial channels by hobbyists.
Examples
“He makes tasty homebrew in his garage.”
“She brings a bottle of her apple homebrew to every family dinner.”
“The festival judges praised his dark stout homebrew for its smooth finish, noting years of careful testing behind the recipe.”
Examples
simple
“He makes tasty homebrew in his garage.”
contextual
“She brings a bottle of her apple homebrew to every family dinner.”
complex
“The festival judges praised his dark stout homebrew for its smooth finish, noting years of careful testing behind the recipe.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “homebrew” in context.
Verb
01. bottle homebrew
“After two weeks, we bottle homebrew and store it in a cool cellar.”
verb + noun
02. dabble in homebrew
“She first began to dabble in homebrew during university.”
verb + prep + noun
03. homebrew ferments
“Good homebrew ferments slowly at a stable, cool temperature.”
noun + verb
Adjective
04. award-winning homebrew
“His award-winning homebrew took first prize at the county fair.”
adj + noun
05. experimental homebrew
“The club praised her experimental homebrew with chilli and mango.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. batch of homebrew
“He brewed a fresh batch of homebrew for the barbecue.”
noun + prep + noun
07. homebrew competition
“Their stout won first place in a national homebrew competition.”
noun + noun
08. homebrew kit
“He bought a homebrew kit and started brewing in his garage.”
noun + noun
09. bottle your own homebrew
“Once fermentation ends, you can bottle your own homebrew for storage.”
10. brew a batch of homebrew
“They brew a batch of homebrew every autumn with local hops.”
11. develop homebrew software
“Fans continue to develop homebrew software for old consoles.”
12. enter a homebrew competition
“She decided to enter a homebrew competition with her citrus IPA.”
Real-World Examples
“Often serving as playable resumes, homebrew games give aspiring designers a chance to flex their creative muscles without the licensing restrictions that come with producing commercial machines.” Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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