Ale

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Ale

Ale (/eɪl/) is a type of beer that is brewed using a warm fermentation method, resulting in a sweet, full-bodied and fruity taste. Historically, the term referred to a drink brewed without hops.

Etymology

The word "ale" comes from Old English ealu (plural ealoþ), in turn from Proto-Germanic *alu (plural *aluþ), ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European base *h₂elut- which holds connotations of 'sorcery, magic, possession, intoxication'. The word has been in use since the late 16th century.

Types of Ale

There are several types of ale, including pale ale, stout, porter, mild ale, brown ale, old ale, Belgian ale, and barley wine.

Pale Ale

Pale ale is a beer made by warm fermentation using predominantly pale malt.

Stout

Stout is a dark, top-fermented beer with a number of variations, including dry stout, oatmeal stout, milk stout, and imperial stout.

Porter

Porter is a dark style of beer developed in London from well-hopped beers made from brown malt.

Mild Ale

Mild ale is a low-alcohol beer or a particular style of dark, malty beer.

Brown Ale

Brown ale is a style of beer with a dark amber or brown colour.

Old Ale

Old ale is a term commonly applied to dark, malty beers in England, generally above 5% abv, also to dark ales of any strength in Australia.

Belgian Ale

Belgian ale is a category of beers made in Belgium that includes a variety of styles.

Barley Wine

Barley wine is a style of strong ale of between 6-11% alcohol by volume.

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