Aleberry is a beverage made by boiling ale with spice (such as nutmeg), sugar and bread-sops, the last commonly toasted. It is sweetened, strained, and drunk hot. The word is "a corruption of ale-bree ... bree (Anglo-Saxon brin, broth)."[1]

Aleberry was often used as a domestic remedy for a cold.

William Salmon gives a recipe for aleberry in his The family dictionary, or, Houshold companion, published 1695:[2]

Aleberry: Boil Ale or Beer a Quart, scum it well, put in slices of fine Manchet, and blades of large Mace, boil it well, and put in some Sugar, with a sprig or two of Rosemary; strain it and drink it hot. It is not only Strengthening, but very good against Colds and Rheums.

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  1. ^ "Aleberry". Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Bartleby.com. 1898. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  2. ^ Salmon, William (1695). The family dictionary, or, Houshold companion. London: Printed for H. Rhodes.
  3. ^ Fairall, Doug (2013-12-12). "Drink Warm Beer On Purpose This Holiday Season (Recipe)". New Times Broward-Palm Beach. Retrieved 2014-10-26.