ale

[eɪl]

ale Definition

• 1. a 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
• 2. a 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

• beer
• brew
• hops

Phrases with ale

• pale 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.

• brown ale

  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.