Collocations for ale - noun

fine (esp. BrE), good
real (= made and stored in the traditional way), traditional (both BrE)
the growth in demand for real ale

brown (BrE), ginger, light (BrE), pale
strong

pint (esp. BrE)
barrel, bottle, glass, tankard
Fresh barrels of ale were brought up from the cellar.

down (informal), drink, sip
brew, make

house (usually alehouse)