Does ale have nutritional value beyond 'empty calories'?
                                
                                
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                                A single pint of ale with 5% ABV can contain over 250 calories, comparable to a bagel. This raises the question: does ale have nutritional value, or is it merely a source of empty calories? The answer, while nuanced, reveals that certain components of ale offer more than just energy.