humming October
British archaic slang for a very strong ale or beer brewed in October — the traditional season for brewing strong winter ales when cooler temperatures aided fermentation.
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British archaic slang for a very strong ale or beer brewed in October — the traditional season for brewing strong winter ales when cooler temperatures aided fermentation. 'Humming' was slang for anything strong or intoxicating. The term is largely extinct except in historical and literary contexts.
He kept a cask of humming October in the cellar for special occasions.
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(UK, archaic, slang) Very strong ale.
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