I'm writing a scene in which someone orders two glasses of ale from a bar. Usually I would have had the character say "two beers," but since it's ale this time I'm having a hard time with the phrasing. "Two ales" doesn't sound right, and "two glasses of ale" seems too stiff for the situation. Does anyone know the correct way to order two ales from a pub without coming off as a total knob?
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When is it set? I'm a Brit and two pints of ale is quite a regular phrase at the weekend especially in winter when you want real ale instead of lager.
Mike
2 pints
ckngbbbls
I have heard Brits say "a couple of pints" and they get 2 beers....not sure if its ale though.
Jack
@ itsa: It's set in the Victorian era. I like "pints of ale" though. Thanks!
Nate
What about two glasses filled with ale? idk im no writer