How to Use ale in a Sentence
ale
noun- The bar serves two very different ales.
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This ale could be paired with a lemon meringue pie, says Smith.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Sour ales are all the rage, and for that, our taste buds are thankful.
—Birmingham Magazine, al, 3 Sep. 2019
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The hazy golden ale is a touch fruity and just a bit dank—but in a good way.
—Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 10 June 2019
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Many are somewhat baffled or turned off by the ale.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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It’s best known for its 805 Beer, a blonde ale.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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Mead, ale and turkey legs will be available at this all ages event.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
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Stout is a full-bodied ale that lends toasty depth and hints of malt and hops to the broth.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
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On tap is a variety of beer styles — from a pilsner to a dark ale.
—Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 17 May 2018
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The brewery has planned a menu to complement its ales and lagers.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Stouts and brown ales, or an amber or pale ale that’s not too hop-forward, should work.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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An amber ale lends depth of flavor to this tender, juicy pot roast.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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There’s a blood orange sour and strawberry wheat ale on the way.
—Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Apr. 2018
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The pub is also packed with ale, mead, and coffee and teas for colder days.
—Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
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This tart ale, spiked with plums and apricots, really fit the bill for me.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2019
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Aside from the grandeur of that ale, there is something much bigger to ponder here.
—Eli Amdur, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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The beer is mostly standard styles, from a weak hefeweizen to a nice malty amber ale.
—Polly Campbell, Cincinnati.com, 11 Oct. 2017
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The bright tang balances out nicely with the tart ale's wheaty, hazy-yellow body.
—Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune, 24 June 2021
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The sticky but not sweet dark ale looked as black as a Guinness stout with a slight red tint to it.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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The chili consists of ground chuck or lean venison, tomato paste, a rich stock, and ale beer.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2023
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The strong Irish ale also is available as a pint when dining in.
—Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2021
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Baja Taqueria seemed like an odd place to serve a Scotch-style ale.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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Or rock the Maple Chili Jam red ale’s sweet, spicy, smoky medley.
—Robin Soslow, Chron, 4 Nov. 2021
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Aged in French oak barrels and topped with a Belgian-style dark ale.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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Light lager, craft ale, something else entirely?
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
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Brown ales seem to work great if the chocolate is dark and has almonds, though caramel or toffee notes help, too.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
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The vanilla pops just enough to sweeten the sip, but not so much that the tangy funk of the sour ale is smothered.
—Dallas News, 28 July 2022
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The dark amber ale was nicely balanced and smooth drinking.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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On the way, two drop out of the mission, but are waiting, ales in hand, for the others’ return.
—Sara C. Hahn, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2024
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The Son of a Peach ale is something of a local legend.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Aug. 2025
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