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Recent Examples of ale
Three signature beer varieties were poured by the craft brewery, including its Kit Kupker, an amber ale; Devil’s Paint Box, a West Coast IPA; and Honest Haze, a hazy IPA.
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.
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Mark Dejoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Spicy sauces do well with a hazy IPA or American-style lager, and tamarind sauce goes nicely with a lighter golden or blonde ale.
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Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
This ale could be paired with a lemon meringue pie, says Smith.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
But that overhauled tap system pours very nicely, so order a Manny’s—a pale ale from the local Georgetown Brewing Company that’s a local staple and accessible mid-point in flavor profile between hoppy craft ale and mild old-school lager.
—
Mark Dejoy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2026
Spicy sauces do well with a hazy IPA or American-style lager, and tamarind sauce goes nicely with a lighter golden or blonde ale.
—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
This ale could be paired with a lemon meringue pie, says Smith.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ale
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Products with a broad range, such as beer, would benefit from multiple subcategories, ensuring that the production process is not prioritized over the alcoholic content.
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And Hailey Branson-Potts has the story of the beer queen of Mendocino County, Lost Coast Brewery’s Barbara Groom, one of the country’s first female microbrew owners, who turns 80 this year.
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Enjoy a second cup of your morning brew and count your blessings.
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Fill the reservoir with less water for a stronger brew or up to 12 ounces for a large cup.
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Early autumn brings calm water, regional wine events and a slower pace built for long lakeside lunches.
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SparkHouse’s cafe and bar is open to the public and sells tea, coffee (try the honey matcha latte), wine, beer cocktails and small bites.
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The cruise line also added a page for the Cosmopolitan to the menu at the ship’s 1400 Lobby Bar, given the cocktail's popularity around the time of the previous Legend’s launch.
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After a little explanation, the cocktail names usually click, building the anticipation.
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The imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property.
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Small Memories Winery and Meadery – a newcomer to Wine on the Fox – had a line of wine lovers eager to sample their wines as well as offerings from its mead selection.
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“Ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ale. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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