>But that wasn't the OP's question. Very true, but to be specific, you brought up the beer topic. lol. I would not have said anything if you had not mentioned ale, because ale is considered by many to be a separate, stronger alcoholic beverage, not a subcategory of beer. "Lager" and "pilsner" are types of beer would have been better. >ale >noun > > A fermented alcoholic beverage containing malt and hops, similar to but heavier than beer. > > --Wordnik