Alternative letter-case form of al-Andalus

(Britain) A relatively low-gravity beer, often with a dark colour. / (Britain, historical) Young (newly brewed) ale, not yet having developed a tangy flavour.

(of pasta, vegetables, rice, beans, etc.) Firm to the bite, cooked just right.

(obsolete) An alehouse keeper or publican

(humorous, idiomatic) Water.

A post displaying a pub sign; an alestake.

(humorous) At a desk (typically used of eating).

plural of brown ale

A type of beer characterised by its brown colour and rich malty, hoppy flavour with hints of caramel.

(music) Indicating in music notation that the dynamics fade to nothing.