I've never tasted ale.

Three long years had passed over my head since I had tasted ale, beer, wine or liquor or any kind.

"I have not tasted such ale for many a year!"

He'd tasted bitter ale once or twice, but the heady stout that Ganton served made the room too warm and the laughter too easy.

Omally sat down, tasted ale and joined Jim in perusal.

He tasted roast meat, and sour ale, and bread.