Spiced ale refers to traditional ales flavored with non-traditional spices and herbs. Spiced ales are sometimes brewed as a seasonal beer, such as during the time of Christmas or other holidays.[1][2]

Depiction of costmary in John Gerard's The herball, or Generall historie of plantes, 1633. It is mentioned by the author as an additive for ale.

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  1. ^ "Holiday and Christmas ales 2014: A taste-testing guide to 18 festive Northeast Ohio brews". cleveland.com. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
  2. ^ O'Brien, C.M. (2006). Fermenting Revolution: How to Drink Beer and Save the World. New Society Publishers. pp. 190–191. ISBN 978-0-86571-556-1.