ale

noun

ˈāl

: a beer that is brewed by fast fermentation with a quick-acting yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) at relatively high temperatures

Note: Ales tend to have a complex, slightly fruity or spicy flavor with a usually darker appearance than lagers and usually with a more intense, bitter flavor of hops. The yeast used to ferment ale is often referred to as "top-fermenting" since it tends to rise to the top of the brewing vessel during fermentation. This yeast also has a tolerance to higher alcohol concentrations, resulting in a beer with a usually higher alcohol content than a lager.

… ale can be produced more quickly because it is fermented at higher temperatures—from 60 to 70 degrees.

Frank J. Prial

compare pale ale, porter, stout

: an English country festival at which ale is the principal beverage

Example Sentences

The bar serves two very different ales.

Recent Examples on the Web Brie comes in for an ale and asks Jack to be civil to Brady, but Jack just doesn't trust him.

Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022 The Floridian duo has crafted an intriguing ale that tastes almost like a Belgian-style Pilsner.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 3 July 2022 Names have included Bye Bye Truck, Too Tall IPA and now the newest label for a brown ale.

Karie Angell Luc, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2022 Other styles are done well, including some lagers, fruited sours and pub styles like a Scotch ale/wee heavy and a barleywine.

oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 The popular cask-ale area is set to be held outside again.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2022 Breweries that opened on the precipice of the pandemic capitalized on to-go beer, keeping their ale houses alive.

Jeff Parrott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Nov. 2021 Problem Solved has a 7%er that uses a brown ale base to deliver a sweet, delicious dessert-style beer.

Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2022 This ale - double dry-hopped, so the brewery is going for big aroma – has orange pith across the palate with big hops throughout the sip.

Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English ealu; akin to Old Norse ǫl ale, Lithuanian alus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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释义	ale noun ˈāl 1 : a beer that is brewed by fast fermentation with a quick-acting yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) at relatively high temperatures Note: Ales tend to have a complex, slightly fruity or spicy flavor with a usually darker appearance than lagers and usually with a more intense, bitter flavor of hops. The yeast used to ferment ale is often referred to as "top-fermenting" since it tends to rise to the top of the brewing vessel during fermentation. This yeast also has a tolerance to higher alcohol concentrations, resulting in a beer with a usually higher alcohol content than a lager. … ale can be produced more quickly because it is fermented at higher temperatures—from 60 to 70 degrees. Frank J. Prial compare pale ale, porter, stout 2 : an English country festival at which ale is the principal beverage Example Sentences The bar serves two very different ales. Recent Examples on the Web Brie comes in for an ale and asks Jack to be civil to Brady, but Jack just doesn't trust him. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 20 July 2022 The Floridian duo has crafted an intriguing ale that tastes almost like a Belgian-style Pilsner. Marc Bona, cleveland, 3 July 2022 Names have included Bye Bye Truck, Too Tall IPA and now the newest label for a brown ale. Karie Angell Luc, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2022 Other styles are done well, including some lagers, fruited sours and pub styles like a Scotch ale/wee heavy and a barleywine. oregonlive, 8 Aug. 2022 The popular cask-ale area is set to be held outside again. Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 Mar. 2022 Breweries that opened on the precipice of the pandemic capitalized on to-go beer, keeping their ale houses alive. Jeff Parrott, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Nov. 2021 Problem Solved has a 7%er that uses a brown ale base to deliver a sweet, delicious dessert-style beer. Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2022 This ale - double dry-hopped, so the brewery is going for big aroma – has orange pith across the palate with big hops throughout the sip. Marc Bona, cleveland, 6 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English ealu; akin to Old Norse ǫl ale, Lithuanian alus First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing ale ginger ale India pale ale pale ale pot ale ginger ale India pale ale pale ale pot ale Kids Definition ale noun ˈāl : an alcoholic drink made from malt and flavored with hops that is usually more bitter than beer ales noun plural of ale as in beers Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance beers brews microbrews wines cocktails meads malt liquors brewskis mums home brews gins brandies nappies whiskeys snifters loads liqueurs mixed drinks sakes tequilas vodkas brewages belts slugs nips liquors shooters schnapps tots pops whiskies spirits alcohols sakis aperitifs tipples pegs bottles chasers rums digestifs whets snorts drinks barley-brees bracers grogs shots nightcaps barley-broos intoxicants boozes stimulants moonshines mescals inebriants potables mao-tais sauces juices ardent spirits hooches strong drinks lushes firewaters aqua vitaes Dutch courages John Barleycorns Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonintoxicants
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ale

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing ale

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