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Recent Examples of ale
The lobster rolls are just as good—even better when washed down with a local ale from Buzzards Bay Brewing.
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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
When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
It’s best known for its 805 Beer, a blonde ale.
—Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Mar. 2026
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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
When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 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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Containers of unopened beer stored at room temperature will last about four to six months.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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At one time, the GABF annually drew upward of 60,000 people to the Convention Center over three days each fall, with dozens and dozens of local bars, breweries and restaurants hosting their own events, beer tappings and mini-festivals.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Mathieu Lewis-Rolland / Getty Images The tank was designed to hold 900,000 gallons of a hazardous chemical known as white liquor, a chemical brew that contains sodium hydroxide, sodium sulfide and disodium carbonate and is used in the paper-pulping process, officials have said.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
31 May 2026
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Also, BrewID recognizes your K-Cup pod and then customizes the brew.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Inside, a no-hassle check-in is paired with a glass of wine made from estate grapes by local vintner Ken Wright.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Alongside what Minsky’s calls Kansas City Style pizza, customers can enjoy all-day happy hour this week — $4 domestic drafts, $5 premium and craft drafts, $5 well drinks and $5 wine by the glass.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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When entering the galleries for cocktail hour on Saturday, guests essentially walked into a small but immersive slice of these artists’ worlds.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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In terms of beach dining, there's a dedicated team of sandy-footed helpers who can fetch you everything from a lounge chair to a cocktail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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