ales

Definition of alesnext
plural of ale

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ales
Noun
  • Maplewood, which makes beers like Son of Juice and Pulaski Pils – first began brewing beer in Logan Square in 2014, and has since added a taproom and cocktail bar, and expanded to Missouri, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Kansas.
    Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Expect more bars to round out their selections, offering not just IPAs and higher-ABV beers but also more pilsners and other lagers and offering generally more diversity in beer styles.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • From martinis shaken with property-specific gin to custom brews poured at check-in, hotels across the globe are upping the ante for the luxury traveler and hoping guests will book for their brew.
    Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Multiple wines Fifteen red wines representing multiple regions will delight wine aficionados.
    Terry Hagerty, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Normally the type of wines that only wineries’ private club members or local insiders have access to, these exceptional offerings are chosen from Shefferman’s wide network of wine country vintners and winemakers.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.
    Robin Roenker, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Signature cocktails will also be available.
    Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Ales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ales. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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