ale

[eɪl]

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.

  • Example

    The pub serves a variety of ales.

  • Example

    He brewed his own ale at home.

ale Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ale

Phrases with ale

  • a type of ale that is light in color and has a hoppy flavor

    Example

    I'll have a pint of pale ale, please.

  • a type of ale that is dark in color and has a nutty or caramel-like flavor

    Example

    The brewery's brown ale is one of their most popular offerings.

  • India Pale Ale (IPA)

    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'

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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.

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