ale - use in sentences

Preposition: from

  • brewery: It's a surprisingly English ale from a Scottish brewery.

Converse of object

  • brew: The name derives from the Wenlock Brewery which once brewed ales here - the pub dates back to 1835.
  • quaff: The likes of Oliver Goldsmith, Tom Paine, Samuel Johnson and that little cockney bloke off Eastenders have all quaffed ale here.
  • sup: The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed - a really nice place to sup ale.
  • rotate: Open all day, every day for ale, the house regular is Abbot Ale, while there are two rotating guest ales.

Adjective modifier

  • real: There's nothing worse than a real ale which has sat in the pipes or gone off due to neglect.
  • bottled: I seem to have only drunk only about 10 % of the available bottled ales.
  • Kentish: Shepherd Neame's Kentish ales are on offer in the bar together with an expert selection of wines from around the world.
  • well-kept: The inn is justly popular with locals and visitors alike for its hospitality, well-kept ales and great food.
  • cask-conditioned: We pride ourselves in being a Real Ale pub serving the best of local and national cask-conditioned ales.
  • pale: The Brunel beer is a draft India pale ale.

Modifies a noun

  • drinker: This brewery has a great future with real ale drinkers.
  • August-September: Online editions & highlights ALE August-September 2006 No. 324 Good Beer Guide - Over to You!
  • brewer: During the 15th century, friction arose between the ale brewers and those who introduced hops to make beer.
  • pie: Mom and Libby both had the mushroom and ale pie with mushy peas and mint sauce which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Noun used with modifier

  • cask: At any given time, there are six cask ales on tap.
  • ginger: Can also be served chilled witha dash of ginger ale or lemonade, for a cool summer drink.
  • Trappist: Go easy with the Trappist ales - they are very strong.
  • draft: The brand is the fastest growing draft premium ale in the market at +34 % year on year.
  • guest: T here is also a guest ale, which usually comes from a small independent brewery.

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