ale

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Recent Examples of ale The mash used for the ale included 500 Slow Rise doughnuts. Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2025 American Wheat Beer The American version of a German hefeweizen began with Widmer’s Hefeweizen, which differed from its Bavarian counterpart by using an ale yeast that did not impart a strong clove and banana nose like the traditional versions. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025 Six ales, three lagers, and, surprisingly, one non-alcoholic beer were chosen by the Beverage Testing Institute (BevTest) as the Top Ten Beers of 2024. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 In the back is a manual 10-barrel brewing system responsible for beer like Pop Art – a low-ABV ale with Oregon fruits – and Lost in the Stratus, a hazy IPA with late-harvest Nelson Sauvin hops. Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ale
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Noun
  • The assailant hopped a fence at the governor's mansion, broke windows, entered the residence and deployed Molotov cocktails made from beer bottles and gasoline, police said.
    Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The unusual-looking freshwater fish, which has pointy teeth and a long snout, measured 7 feet and 3 inches and weighed 153 pounds, according to Weston’s post—about the same heft as a keg of beer.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With room temperature water, the cold brew from this system was smooth and balanced.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Everything begins in the fields at Terre à Boire, one of Québec’s rare farm-to-glass distilleries that cultivates, brews, and distills organic grains onsite, offering visitors a taste of sustainability in every sip.
    Bonjour Québec, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Farley’s beverage program spotlights local microbrews, small production wines and sensational cocktails inspired by native botanicals.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Keeping the ballpark full, keeping the microbrews flowing, and the tacos being served up, helps with the bottom line.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The most notable wines from the north, all Syrah-dominant, are Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Cornas, Cote-Rotie, and Saint Joseph.
    Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
  • After a spike in alcohol sales with the COVID pandemic in 2020, sales of wine, beer and spirits have fallen recently.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Verde Amaro, a signature cocktail by bartender Angelo di Giorgi, uses artichoke liqueur for a bittersweet, distinctly Italian kick, layered with Branca Menta and lime for a fresh, surprising profile.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • But unlike those two companies, Motorola’s phones feature a cocktail of AI models and services from several different providers.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Guests can feast like a Viking and enjoy a savory menu featuring a variety of meats, fish, sandwiches and more, along with a collection of meads and ciders.
    Samantha Neely, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Instead of cars on Marshall Street, attendees will find more than 75 artisans and performers — including a fairy trading post, storytellers and a court jester — and a mead pop-up bar.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025

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