Definitions

1. noun

a sweet, fermented beverage made from grain or malt, especially barley, hops, and yeast, often served cool or at room temperature

“She enjoyed a pint of ale at the local pub.”

2. noun

a type of beer, especially one that is brewed in a traditional or old-fashioned way

“The ale was brewed using a centuries-old recipe.”

3. verb

to make or serve ale, especially in a commercial or social context

“The brewery ale’d fresh beer for the festival.”

4. verb

to make or become sour, especially as a result of fermentation

“The grapes began to ale in the warm weather.”