ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overdo, overbake, oversteep, overcook, oversoak, overburn.

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