ale

• Bière obtenue par fermentation haute ; dans certaines régions des États-Unis, l'ale est légalement définie comme une boisson contenant plus de 4 % d'alcool en volume.

A general name for beer made with a top-fermenting yeast; in some parts of the United States, an ale is legally defined as a brew containing more than 4% alcohol by volume.

1. Type of beerB1formal

   A general name for beer made with a top-fermenting yeast, often stronger and more bitter than lager.

   Bière de type ale

   • He ordered a pint of pale ale at the pub.
   • This brewery is famous for its traditional ales.
   • Ale is often served at room temperature in British pubs.

2. High-alcohol beer (US legal definition)B2formalamerican

   In some US states, a brew legally classified as ale if it contains more than 4% alcohol by volume.

   Bière forte (définition légale américaine)

   • In this state, any beer over 4% ABV is considered an ale.
   • The label clearly states this is a strong ale.
   • Local laws require special licensing to sell high-alcohol ales.

   Synonymesmalt liquor