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A type of top-fermented beer that originally comes from England and often has a fruity or spicy flavor.
example
In diesem Pub gibt es viele verschiedene Sorten von Pale Ale.
This pub has many different kinds of pale ale.
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Meanings
Usage tips
Loanword
'Ale' is a loanword from English. In German, it is used in the same way for this specific type of beer. The pronunciation is based on the English original.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Craft-Beer-Festival hat viele verschiedene Ales im Angebot.
This craft beer festival has many different ales on offer.
Typical collocations
'Ale' is often used with specifications such as 'Pale Ale', 'India Pale Ale' (IPA), or 'Brown Ale'. Typical verbs are 'ein Ale trinken' (to drink an ale), 'ein Ale brauen' (to brew an ale), or 'ein Ale bestellen' (to order an ale).
EXAMPLE
Ich bestelle mir ein kühles Pale Ale.
I'll order myself a cold pale ale.
Usage context
You hear the word 'Ale' especially in pubs, bars with an international beer selection, and in the context of craft beer. In ordinary supermarkets or traditional German restaurants, the term is less common.
EXAMPLE
Der Barkeeper empfahl mir ein lokales Ale mit einer leichten Zitrusnote.
The bartender recommended a local ale with a light citrus note.
Compare with
Ale vs Bier
beer
'Bier' and 'Ale' both refer to a brewed drink. 'Bier' is the general term for many types, with or without alcohol. 'Ale' is a specific type of beer, usually top-fermented and often with a fruity or spicy flavor. The words can be confused because ale is also beer. If you are talking about the drink in general, you say 'Bier'. If you mean this specific type, 'Ale' is more appropriate.
Ale
Dieses Ale schmeckt etwas fruchtiger als das normale Pils.
This ale tastes a bit fruitier than the regular pilsner.
Bier
Zum Essen bestellt Max ein alkoholfreies Bier.
Max orders a non-alcoholic beer with his meal.
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