# homebrew

CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/homebrew
Updated: 2026-10-17

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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