microbrewers
Artisanal beer makers
Microbrewers are people who operate small-scale breweries, typically producing limited quantities of craft beer with emphasis on flavor, quality, and traditional brewing methods rather than mass production.
The term emerged in the 1980s as small independent breweries distinguished themselves from large commercial operations: Local microbrewers have revived interest in regional beer styles.
Microbial sugar conversion
- wortPlant used as remedy
- kegsSmall metal barrels
- tanksStorage vessels for liquids
- brewmasterChief beer maker
barley · hops · malt · yeast · bottling · taproom · draught · carbonation
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
- specialtyArea of expertise
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
tradition · heritage · old-world · skillful · custom · bespoke · masterwork · quality
Collective of connected people
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- taproomBar serving draft beer
- growlerVessel for draft beer
- independentFree from external control
Warm-fermented malt drink
- lagerCold-conditioned beer
- stoutHeavy, dark brewed beverage
- pilsnerCrisp, golden Czech-style brew
- porterBaggage carrier or dark brew
hefeweizen · IPA · saison · tripel · bock · witbier · barleywine · sour
Systematic testing of ideas
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- noveltyQuality of being original
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
- inventivenessCapacity for original creation
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
brewmaster · barley · hops · malt · yeast · bottling · taproom · draught · carbonation · mashing
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
- specialtyArea of expertise
authenticity · tradition · heritage · old-world · skillful · custom · bespoke · masterwork · quality · hands-on
community
Collective of connected people
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- taproomBar serving draft beer
- growlerVessel for draft beer
independent · regional · terroir · homegrown · hometown
ale
Warm-fermented malt drink
porter · hefeweizen · IPA · saison · tripel · bock · witbier · barleywine · sour · amber
experimentation
Systematic testing of ideas
- creativityCapacity for original thought
- noveltyQuality of being original
- pioneeringFirst to explore territory
inventiveness · originality · unconventional · infusions · barrel-aging