Beer is an alcoholic beverage produced by extracting raw materials with water, boiling (usually with hops), and fermenting. In some countries, beer is defined by law—as in Germany, where …

Jan 9, 2026 · Beer is an alcoholic beverage produced by extracting raw materials with water, boiling (usually with hops), and fermenting. In some countries beer is defined by law—as in …

Britannica Dictionary definition of ALE : an alcoholic drink that is similar to beer [noncount] a glass of ale [count]

Stout, dark, heavy-bodied beer popular in Great Britain and Ireland. Stouts are stronger versions of mild ale. There are various types, including oatmeal stout, milk stout, and imperial stout. …

India pale ale (IPA), type of beer that features strong flavours from hops and typically has more fruity notes than other types of beer.

Ginger ale, a sweetened carbonated beverage of which the predominating flavor and pleasant warmth are derived mainly from the underground stem, or rhizome, of the ginger plant. Though …

Craft beer, carbonated fermented malted alcoholic beverage created by small, independent breweries that produce a limited annual volume. Production runs are often modest, usually …

ginger ale (noun) ginger ale noun plural ginger ales Britannica Dictionary definition of GINGER ALE [count, noncount] : a soft drink that is flavored with ginger

Dec 11, 2025 · The strength of beer may be measured by the percentage by volume of ethyl alcohol. Strong beers are in excess of 4 percent, the so-called barley wines 8 to 10 percent.

plural pale ales Britannica Dictionary definition of PALE ALE [count, noncount] : a type of ale that has a pale color and a somewhat bitter taste