Ale

Ale is a type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method, resulting in a sweet, full-bodied and fruity taste. Historically, the word meant to a drink brewed without hops. As with most beers, ale typically has a bittering agent to balance the malt and act as a preservative.

Etymology
The word "ale" comes from Middle English ale which is from Old English ealu which is descended from Proto-Germanic alu (compare Dutch aal, German Ale, Icelandic öl, Proto-Norse ᚨᛚᚢ alu) which is ultimately from Proto-Indo-European h₂elut- meaning "beer".