Emily Dickinson Lexicon

BREW, v.i.

1. To be in a state of preparation; to be mixing, forming or collecting; as, a storm brews in the west. In this sense, I do not recollect the use of the verb, in a transitive sense, and generally the participle only is used; as, a storm is brewing.
2. To perform the business of brewing or making beer; as, she can brew, wash and bake.