Translation guide
ALE is a type of beer. In Japanese, it is usually referred to by the loanword エール (ēru), but can also be described as a type of beer (ビール).
Referring to the alcoholic beverage ale, as distinct from lager or other beers.
The standard loanword for 'ale'. Widely understood, especially in contexts where beer types are distinguished.
このパブではいろいろなエールが飲めます。
You can drink various ales at this pub.
Literally 'ale beer'. Sometimes used to clarify that it is a type of beer, though エール alone is usually sufficient.
エールビールはラガーより苦味が強いです。
Ale beer has a stronger bitterness than lager.
If the listener is unfamiliar with the term エール, you can describe it as 上面発酵ビール (top-fermented beer) or simply say ビールの一種 (a type of beer).
エールは上面発酵のビールです。
Ale is a top-fermented beer.