brewing

/ˈbruːɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Describing something that is being prepared or developed, especially a drink like beer or coffee.
    • We could smell the brewing beer from the brewery down the street.
    • He watched the brewing tea change color in the glass pot.
    • The brewing coffee filled the kitchen with a rich aroma.
  2. Figuratively, describing a situation or event that is developing or about to happen, often something negative.
    • She sensed a brewing argument and tried to change the subject.
    • A brewing conflict between the two departments worried the manager.
    • There was a brewing storm on the horizon, dark and threatening.
noun
  1. The process of making beer or other alcoholic beverages by steeping, boiling, and fermenting.
    • Home brewing has become a popular hobby for many beer enthusiasts.
    • The brewing of this stout takes about six weeks.
    • She studied the science of brewing at a university in Germany.
  2. A batch or quantity of a beverage that is being brewed.
    • This brewing of coffee is especially strong this morning.
    • They tasted the new brewing of ale before releasing it to the public.
    • Each brewing produces about 500 gallons of the craft beer.
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