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Note:  Do not rely on this information. It is very old.

Ale

Ale, a well-known intoxicating liquor, made by infusing malt in hot water, fermenting the liquid, and adding a bitter, usually hops. Porter has a greater proportion of roasted malt; beer is usually used of weak ale, and is a more general term. In some districts, however, it is beer which is the strong, and ale the weak liquor.