ale

noun

Definition of alenext
as in beer

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Recent Examples of ale Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA. — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026 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. — Mark Dejoy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026 Spicy sauces do well with a hazy IPA or American-style lager, and tamarind sauce goes nicely with a lighter golden or blonde ale. — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026 This ale could be paired with a lemon meringue pie, says Smith. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ale
  1. beer
  2. brew
  3. wine
  4. cocktail
  5. mead
Noun
  • Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.
    — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of beer
Noun
  • These unique metro Atlanta cafes argue that a great coffee shop can be about more than just a great brew.
    — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • The shepherd observed as Underwood boiled and stirred and filtered his brew.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of brew
Noun
  • France is known more for its wine culture, but French beer brewing actually has a rich history.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • Amid the post-pandemic mania for luxury collectibles, Sotheby’s wine and spirits department achieved a record $132 million in sales in 2021.
    — George Nelson for ArtNews, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of wine
Noun
  • The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of cocktail
Noun
  • Two days of metal, mead, free pinball and arcade games, and a cheese-curd street party.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
  • Add the rye whiskey, mead or vermouth, Campari and orange bitters and shake to combine.
    — Kate Bradshaw, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of mead

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