mi·cro·brew·er·y

[mahy-kroh-broo-uh-ree, ‐broor-ee]
noun, plural mi·cro·brew·er·ies.
a brewery producing less than 15,000 barrels per year and usually concentrating on exotic or high quality beer.

Origin:
1985–90

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microbrewery (ˈmaɪkrəʊˌbrʊərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ries
a small, usually independent brewery that produces limited quantities of specialized beers, often sold for consumption on the premises

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Main Entry:  microbrewery
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  See brew pub
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Choose from two breakfast restaurants on the property and visit the
  microbrewery, which serves lunch and dinner.
His brewery didn't make it, but he was a pioneer who proved the model of a tiny
  start-up microbrewery could work.
Kelsey's offers casual dining as well as a sports bar and microbrewery.
Highlight a local microbrewery, distillery or vineyard, or feature a tasting of
  organic beers or biodynamic wines.
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