This meaning refers to preparing a hot drink by allowing flavor to pass from leaves or grounds into water.
She brewed a pot of coffee.
Let the tea brew for five minutes.
This meaning refers to producing beer or similar drinks through fermentation.
The company brews several kinds of beer.
They began brewing at home last year.
This figurative meaning describes a situation, feeling, or event slowly developing.
A storm was brewing over the hills.
Trouble had been brewing for weeks.
As a noun, brew refers to tea, coffee, beer, or another drink produced by brewing.
The cafe serves a strong cold brew.
He offered us a homemade brew.
