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American pale ale

American pale ale noun: a style of pale ale developed in the United States around 1980, generally around 5% ABV.

Noun

American pale ale (countable and uncountable, plural American pale ales)

  1. (alcoholic beverages) A style of pale ale developed in the United States around 1980, generally around 5% ABV.

Forms of American pale ale

pluralAmerican pale ales

Questions about American pale ale

What does American pale ale mean?
American pale ale means a style of pale ale developed in the United States around 1980, generally around 5% ABV.
What part of speech is American pale ale?
American pale ale is a noun.
What is the plural of American pale ale?
The plural of American pale ale is American pale ales.

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