ale
ale is the Swedish word for ale.
ale refers to beer produced by warm fermentation.
Meaning: beer produced by warm fermentation (noun)
Did you know?
- Interestingly, the word ale shares a phonetic root with the Swedish word al, which refers to the alder tree.
- The Swedish word for the grain leftovers from the brewing process is ölkärva, a term much more specific than the English 'spent grain'.
- If you order a generic beer in Sweden, you should ask for öl. Using the word ale might lead a bartender to believe you are looking for a specific, specialized craft style.
Examples in context
- Kan jag få en öl, tack?Can I have a beer, please?
- Den här alen är väldigt god.This ale is very good.
- Jag vill prova en mörk ale.I want to try a dark ale.
- De serverar ofta lokal ale här.They often serve local ale here.
Example conversation
Maja and Oscar are at a craft beer bar.
- MajaVad tycker du om denna ale, Oscar?What do you think of this ale, Oscar?
- OscarDen är riktigt fyllig och god.It is really full-bodied and good.
- MajaSka vi beställa en till ale?Shall we order another ale?
- OscarJa, det låter som en plan.Yes, that sounds like a plan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ale” translations and entries ale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
