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Definition of ale - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
drinkTECH. UK beer made with warm fermentation and top-fermenting yeastTECH. UK
- He ordered a pint of ale at the pub.
2.
historyDated UK beer made without hopsDated UK
- In medieval times, people drank ale daily.
Images of ale
beer made with warm fermentation and top-fermenting yeast 
beer made without hops
Expressions with ale
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individual who habitually consumes ale
As an ale drinker, she knows all the local breweries.
beer with a brown color and malty flavor
He ordered a pint of brown ale at the pub.
carbonated drink flavored with ginger
Ginger ale is a popular choice for mixing cocktails.
irish reddish ale with strong malt taste
He ordered a red ale with dinner.
beer with warm fermentation and pale malt
He ordered a pint of pale ale.
the ale in a yard-long glass
She finished a yard of ale in record time.
traditional Scottish ale made from heather flowers
He enjoyed a pint of heather ale at the local pub.
traditional beer brewed from natural ingredients
He prefers real ale because of its rich, authentic flavor.
ale with low alcohol content for extended drinking
He enjoyed a session ale at the barbecue.
british beer with smooth taste, low alcohol, often dark in color
Mild ale is popular in traditional English pubs.
water in a humorous context
He prefers Adam's ale over any other drink.
lively fun and merrymaking
The festival was all about cakes and ale.
official in medieval England who tested ale quality
The ale conner visited taverns to ensure the ale was up to standard..
rustic wedding feast in rural settings
The village gathered for a grand bride-ale.
ale with little malt and unhopped
In medieval times, people drank small ale daily.
Origin of ale
Old English, ealu (ale)
Terms with ale included in their meaning
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beer maker
person who makes beer or ale
preference
someone whose favorite drink is beer or ale
beverage
strong ale or beer
beverages
seasonal ale brewed during the autumn harvest
acr: American pale ale
type of beer with a hoppy taste
beer
type of brown ale
pale color
having a pale golden, clear appearance like ginger ale
beverages
strong ale or beer
holiday drink
strong ale or beer, especially during holidays
beverages
cream or froth on ale or liquor
cuisine
cheese melted with ale on toast
abr: Campaign for Real Ale
UK group promoting traditional cask ale
medicinal drink
drink for the sick with ale or wine
plant
aromatic herb used in ale, salads, or tea
acr: double India pale ale
strong beer with more hops and alcohol
color
reddish-brown color resembling the ale
acr: imperial India pale ale
strong hoppy beer originally from England
acr: India pale ale
type of strong beer
drink
pub beer mix combining sweeter ale with a drier, hoppier ale
beer
dark sweet ale made from roasted unmalted barley
drink
hot milk curdled with wine or ale
cheese dish
cheese melted with ale served over toast
beverages
drink made of hot milk curdled with ale or wine
beverages
hot drink made of ale, wine, and spices
Examples of ale in a sentence
Craft ale has become increasingly popular among young adults. Ale was a staple in ancient diets. The tavern served a strong ale.
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- French:ale, cervoise, ...
- German:Ale, Bier, ...
- Italian:ale, birra, ...
- Spanish:cerveza ale, cerveza tradicional, ...
- Portuguese:ale, cerveja, ...
- Chinese:艾尔啤酒, 艾尔酒, ...
- Japanese:エール, 麦酒, ...
- Arabic:بِيرَة إِيل, مِزْر, ...
- Hebrew:אֵייל, ...
- Russian:эль, пиво, ...
- Ukrainian:сідр, ель, ...
- Hindi:एल, ...
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