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.
