n.
A brewing of new beer, set by old beer. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
I am not able to avouch anything for certainty, such a brewing and sophistication of them they make. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ OE. brewis, brouwys, browesse, brewet, OF. brouet, -s being the OF. ending of the nom. sing. and acc. pl.; dim. of OHG. brod. √93. See Broth, and cf. Brose. ]
Let them of their Bonner's “beef” and “broth” make what brewis they please for their credulous guests. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]