Ale
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.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ale
- Wikipedia's article - Ale
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