pale ale

pale ale
n [U, C] (BrE)
a type of pale bitter beer, often sold in British pubs under the name ‘India Pale Ale’ or ‘IPA’.
➡ note at beer.

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  • pale ale — UK / US noun Word forms pale ale : singular pale ale plural pale ales a) [uncountable] a type of light coloured beer b) [countable] a glass of pale ale …   English dictionary

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