How to Use pale ale in a Sentence

pale ale

noun
  • This pale ale is brewed with black currants and iodized salt.
    — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 6 June 2018
  • Lagers, pale ales, hefeweizens, stouts, and Kölsch beers are all on the menu.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Then came the hazy IPA and hazy pale ale.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Light in color, pale ales are a fair balance of hops and malts.
    — oregonlive.com, 19 July 2019
  • These beers range from lagers to a pale ale and a Belgian-style tripel.
    — Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Look for their rye pale ale and traditional porter at the fest.
    — John Verive, Los Angeles Magazine, 11 June 2018
  • The gluten-free pale ale, which is bold, hoppy, and citrusy, has won the most awards.
    — Brierley Horton, Health.com, 27 June 2019
  • Stouts and brown ales, or an amber or pale ale that’s not too hop-forward, should work.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Lucky's has 10 signature brews on tap, from a pale ale to stout.
    — Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com, 15 May 2018
  • Brewers are working on some pale ales, lagers, a breakfast stout and more.
    — Amy Haneline, Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2018
  • Unlike pilsners or pale ales, wild ales are not straight-forward crowd-pleasers.
    — Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, 29 Mar. 2018
  • This is the place for anyone who hears about a new pale ale and instantly wants to book a trip.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • The brew list includes pale ale, kölsch, lager, IPA and more.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Try the Saigon Rosé, a wheaty pale ale with notes of raspberries.
    — Tamara Hinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Enter a version of the same beer made with hibiscus which turns the pale ale beet red.
    — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2019
  • Enter a version of the same beer made with hibiscus, which turns the pale ale beet red.
    — Kathy Flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 June 2020
  • Barbecued chicken works well with an amber or pale ale.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • The pale ale has a great hop aroma that excites the palate, like the smoke at a barbecue joint.
    — Eric Velasco, al.com, 6 June 2019
  • Again, a hoppy pale ale is likely to contain more of these bitter acids than a basic lager.
    — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 22 Mar. 2021
  • This fragrant riff on the drink of holiday lore combines pale ale and cider with brown sugar and spices.
    — Washington Post, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Ghosh says the beer will appeal to both existing Blue Moon fans and pale ale fans.
    — Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Crisp, refreshing, and full of citrusy hops, this pale ale really hits the spot.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The brewer comes with two smart kegs, allowing users to make pro-quality pale ales, lagers and stouts.
    — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The malt flavors of the pale ale also balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
    — Andy Gray, SI.com, 11 Oct. 2017
  • There’s less alcohol than in most IPAs, less of a malt base than in most pale ales.
    — Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Rewild is the new West Coast pale ale, made with citra and centennial hops.
    — Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Chai tea hefeweizen, orange mint IPA, peach fig pale ale and smoked maple bacon black ale among them.
    — Colin Campbell, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • To celebrate his son turning 18, Hoops brewed a hoppy pale ale with a malty body.
    — Star Tribune, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Meanwhile, smoked chicken with a pale ale or Belgian-style Witbier is a great match.
    — Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
  • The current drink list features kombucha, lager, IPA, pale ale and hard seltzer.
    — Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024

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