noun
an amber colored ale brewed with pale malts; similar to bitter but drier and lighter
• Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain
• Hypernyms: ↑ale
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noun, pl ⋯ ales [count, noncount]
: a type of ale that has a pale color and a somewhat bitter taste
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a type of pale ↑bitter beer, also called ‘India Pale Ale’ or ‘IPA’. Its high alcohol content meant that it remained in good condition after a long sea journey.
note at ↑beer
Useful english dictionary. 2012.