I am not able to avouch anything for certainty, such a brewing and sophistication of them they make.
Holland.
4. (Naut.) A gathering or forming of a storm or squall, indicated by thick, dark clouds.
Brew"is (&?;), 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.] 1. Broth or pottage. [Obs.]
Let them of their Bonner's "beef" and "broth" make what brewis they please for their credulous guests.
Bp. Hall.