1. the process of making beer or other alcoholic beverages
2. the business or industry of making beer
3. something that is developing or about to happen
Usage: figurative

1. present participle of brew: making beer or tea by steeping or fermentation

Examples

• The brewing process takes several weeks to complete.
• He works in the brewing industry at a local craft brewery.
• There’s trouble brewing between the two departments.
• She’s brewing a fresh pot of coffee for the meeting.
• The brewing storm forced us to cancel our picnic.
• Traditional brewing methods have been passed down for generations.
• The company specializes in brewing specialty ales.