Overbrew
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overbrew is a verb meaning To brew for too long.
Meaning
To brew for too long.
Example Sentences
Thrale was a prosperous brewer, but was beset by a tendency to "overbrew," which nearly ruined him.
It was so common for brewers simply to overbrew that the town government in 1501 appointed seven beer tasters.
Word Forms
- overbrews
- overbrewing
- overbrewed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overdo, overbake, oversteep, overcook, oversoak, overburn.
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