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Recent Examples of ale
Come evening, and the amber lighting of the Manor Inn beguiles; settle in with a pint of the local Wainwrights ale and its beef brisket with red wine gravy and roasted root vegetables.
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Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The lobster rolls are just as good—even better when washed down with a local ale from Buzzards Bay Brewing.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s best known for its 805 Beer, a blonde ale.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
The lobster rolls are just as good—even better when washed down with a local ale from Buzzards Bay Brewing.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Though offerings shift, look for a summer-classic watermelon gose, prickly pear sour, and even a dill sour ale infused with brine and pickles.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s best known for its 805 Beer, a blonde ale.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ale
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Under the previous setup, customers would order at the counter and then wait there for their food, often creating a bottleneck for people trying to buy gas station essentials like chips, beer or a lottery ticket.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Participating locations are offering $8 cocktails, $7 wine, $6 beer and appetizers priced under $10.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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In northern Bavaria sits Bamberg, a charming place with a beer story that dates to a medieval cleric who ordered townsfolk be given a free brew on the day of his death.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Customize your brew with black or green tea, fresh lemon juice and mint, or even a splash of bourbon for a welcome addition to a backyard barbecue or picnic.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
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The national historic site is now a museum that hosts house and ghost tours, teatime in Franklin's former wine vault, lectures, concerts and storytelling events.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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For him and for a lot of artists and writers, seeing people experience your work in person—like being at a gallery opening with your own work on the walls and people spilling wine on it—is a kind of hell on earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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While Debi’s feels almost cavernous with its brick-laden ground floor space, Tandem is decidedly more modern, with large windows overlooking the street and a polished cocktail menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The brand will also host an immersive cocktail and vinyl bar at Audo House and will hold its annual Summer Party on Thursday.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Booze is not limited to hard liquor, either: Red and white wine, beer, hard cider, mead, sherry, port, vermouth and sake all contain alcohol.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Small Memories Winery and Meadery – a newcomer to Wine on the Fox – had a line of wine lovers eager to sample their wines as well as offerings from its mead selection.—
Linda Girardi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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“Ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ale. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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