Unbrewed

Part of speech: adjective

Definitions

1. Not subjected to the process of brewing; describing liquids or substances that have not been fermented or prepared through brewing methods; indicating something that remains in its raw, unfermented state
2. Characterizing a state before brewing occurs; referring to beverages or mixtures not yet brewed or fermented; signifying an untouched or fresh condition prior to any brewing action
3. Denoting materials or drinks that have not undergone brewing; applying to liquids that are in an original, unprocessed form; expressing the condition of remaining unfermented and untreated by brewing processes

Etymology: "Unbrewed" is simply the prefix "un-", meaning "not", attached to "brewed," the past participle of "brew." The adjective describes something that has not yet been brewed, such as tea that is still in leaves or a batch of beer still waiting in its ingredients. "Brew" traces back to Old English "brēowan," which meant to boil or ferment, and it was the ancient practice of fermenting grain and water that gave the word its association with beer.

Synonyms: unfermented, raw, uncooked, unprocessed, untreated

Antonyms: brewed, fermented, cooked, processed