- 1[countable, uncountable] a type of beer, especially one made in a particular place I thought I'd try the local brew. home brew (= beer made at home)
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- 2[countable, usually singular] a mixture of different ideas, events, etc. The movie is a potent brew of adventure, romance, and comedy. His music is a heady brew (= a powerful mixture) of heavy metal and punk.
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