pale ale
noun
: a usually medium-colored, very dry ale with a strong flavor of hops see also india pale ale
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But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.
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Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The current taproom will become strictly a space for production, while the new spot specifically will serve guests its craft beer, like the Not Far Away juicy pale ale and the Nava Mexican-style lager.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Barbecued chicken works well with an amber or pale ale.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
This is the place for anyone who hears about a new pale ale and instantly wants to book a trip.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
The current taproom will become strictly a space for production, while the new spot specifically will serve guests its craft beer, like the Not Far Away juicy pale ale and the Nava Mexican-style lager.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Barbecued chicken works well with an amber or pale ale.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
This is the place for anyone who hears about a new pale ale and instantly wants to book a trip.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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“Pale ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pale%20ale. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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