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| Type | Description | Contributor | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Article title updated for style. | Nov 11, 2026 | ||
| Add new Web site: Academia - Ale and Beer as Staple Drinks in Medieval and Early Modeern England (PDF). | Feb 20, 2025 | ||
| Article revised. | Jul 31, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: Ancient Origins - The Difference Between Lager and Ale Found in Irish Soil. | Jun 05, 2023 | ||
| Add new Web site: The Spruce Eats - Beer Glossary: the Definition of Ale. | Oct 31, 2021 | ||
| Added information on gruit, a blend of herbs historically used to add bitterness to ale. | Jan 22, 2021 | ||
| Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Lager vs Ale. | Sep 16, 2011 | ||
| Media added. | Sep 12, 2008 | ||
| Article revised. | Apr 22, 2005 | ||
| Article added to new online database. | Jul 20, 1998 |
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