Ale cousin is a term used to describe a variety of alcoholic beverages. BEER, NOG, BREW, LAGER, STOUT, pint, and malt are all types of ale cousins. BEER is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented grains, usually barley, hops, and yeast. NOG is a type of BEER that is brewed with spices and eggs. BREW is an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting malt and hops. LAGER is a type of BEER that is brewed with bottom-fermenting yeast. STOUT is a type of dark BEER that is made with roasted malt or barley. Pint is a unit of measurement for BEER, equal to 16 ounces. Malt is a grain that is used in the brewing process to make BEER.