brewmaster

noun

brew·​mas·​ter ˈbrü-ˌma-stər How to pronounce brewmaster (audio)
: a person who supervises the brewing process of malt liquors

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Its brewmaster, Craig Cauwels, has come home with a medal four out of the last five years. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 5 May 2026 Jeremy Kosmicki, Founders' brewmaster, said the growth has been driven by innovation and investment. — Rachelle Graham, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 Down in Munich, the Bavarian capital where beer is practically a birthright, the next generation of brewmasters isn’t arguing. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 In response, Christiaens, who has a background in economics and IT management, bought the brewery and had the old brewmaster—who was 77 years old at the time—teach him how to make the beer. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brewmaster

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brewmaster was in 1871

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“Brewmaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brewmaster. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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