Is there a difference between these two drink types..?

Question

Ale and cider? If so what is the diff?

Answer 1

Big big difference!

Ale is a type of beer (top-fermenting), as opposed to a lager which is bottom-fermenting. These are the 2 most popular style of beer.

Cider is made from apples mostly (hence called apple cider). There are alcoholic (such as Strongbow) and non-alcoholic versions of cider.

Note: alcoholic cider is not a beer.

Answer 2

isn't ale alchoholic and cider a brewed juice n/a?

Answer 3

Ale is made with grains and hops while cider is made from apples. Both alcoholic, carbonated and good to drink just made from different ingredients.