Burton
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8.7
A strong dark beer from the town of Burton upon Trent
- noun
- Archaic
:
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- The rich flavor of burton ale made it a favorite among beer enthusiasts.
Examples
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I enjoyed a pint of burton at the local pub, and it complemented my meal perfectly.
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He opened a bottle of burton to celebrate the end of his work week.
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I'll have burton send it over to helen straightaway.
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The Derek Jacobi one ran on TV, and we have Richard Burton on cassette tapes at the library.
Fiction book (1993)
Synonyms
Guinness
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46
3.3
A strong, dark Irish beer with a creamy head and rich taste
is a strong dark English ale tied to a specific brewing town
porter
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45
4.9
A dark, sweet beer made from roasted barley with a rich taste
is a strong dark English ale tied to a specific brewing town
stout
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9
5.0
A very dark, strong beer with a rich taste
is a strong dark English ale tied to a specific brewing town
porter's beer
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7.4
A very dark, sweet beer made from roasted barley
is a strong dark English ale tied to a specific brewing town
Surface Forms
Etymology
Burton takes its name from the English town Burton upon Trent, where brewers made a famous, strong dark beer. So, Burton now means a 'strong dark English ale' because the town's water and large breweries gave the beer its rich taste.