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Definition of ale. 1  1 : an alcoholic beverage brewed especially by rapid fermentation from an infusion of malt with the addition of hops. 2  2 : an English country festival at which ale is the principal beverage.
Abbey Beers: A variety of strong ales, similar to the Trappist beers, but not made in monasteries although, in some cases, they have been at one time. The term Abbey ale refers more to a relationship with a monastery than it does with a specific beer style. The following sub-categories are just as hard to define clearly.