ale

//eɪl//
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Noun

aleSingular
alesPlural
1

A type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method, resulting in a sweet, full-bodied, and fruity taste.

This local brewery produces a variety of ales with fruity flavors.

2

An alcoholic drink made from fermented malt flavored with hops, historically distinguished from beer by the absence of hops.

This pub serves a variety of traditional English ales.

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