† wrest-beer Obs. rare—1.
(See quot.)
Perh. for rest-beer, from the time it was allowed to lie before being used.
| a 1654 Selden Table-T., Parlt. (Arb.) 81 Just as in brewing of Wrest-Beer, there's a great deal of business in grinding the Mault;..then it must be mash'd,..then they keep a huge quarter when they carry it into the Cellar, and a twelve month after 'tis delicate fine Beer. |