ale Definition
- 1a type of beer that is brewed from malted barley using a warm fermentation with a strain of yeast that tends to flocculate, or clump together, on the surface of the fermenting liquid
- 2a beverage made by fermenting a mixture of malt and hops
Using ale: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ale" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I prefer ale over lager.
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The pub serves a variety of ales.
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He brewed his own ale at home.
ale Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ale
Example
I'll have a pint of pale ale, please.
Example
The brewery's brown ale is one of their most popular offerings.
a type of pale ale that is characterized by its high hop content and bitterness
Example
The craft brewery specializes in IPAs, with a range of flavors and intensities.
Origins of ale
from Old English 'alu'
Summary: ale in Brief
An 'ale' [eɪl] is a type of beer brewed from malted barley using a warm fermentation with a strain of yeast that tends to flocculate, or clump together, on the surface of the fermenting liquid. It is a beverage made by fermenting a mixture of malt and hops. Phrases like 'pale ale,' 'brown ale,' and 'India Pale Ale (IPA)' denote different types of ales with varying colors, flavors, and hop contents.
