the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast
"The local brewery is brewing a new batch of amber ale using traditional methods to grind, boil, and ferment the malt and hops."
The production of alcoholic beverages, such as beer, by fermentation; the process of being brewed.
"The old cellar is filled with the smell of grain and hops from the brewing that takes place every autumn."
In plain English: Brewing is an unfinished beer that has been made but not yet bottled or served.
"A storm is brewing over the horizon, so we should bring in the laundry quickly."
Usage: Use this noun to refer specifically to the industrial or craft process of making beer and other fermented drinks through fermentation. It is often used in phrases like "the brewing industry" or "a new brewery," rather than for cooking food at home.
present participle of brew
"The coffee is brewing on the counter while we wait for it to finish."
In plain English: Brewing means making beer, tea, coffee, or other drinks by mixing ingredients and letting them steep together.
"A storm is brewing over the horizon, and the sky has turned dark gray."
The word brewing comes from Middle English brewynge, which combines the verb brew with the suffix -ing. It originally referred to the process of making beer or other fermented drinks, a meaning that remains unchanged in modern usage.