ALE or COFFEE is a term used to describe two popular beverages. BREW is a four-letter word that refers to the process of making a beverage by steeping, boiling, or mixing ingredients in hot or cold water. BREWS is a five-letter word that is the plural form of BREW and refers to multiple beverages made through the same process. MUGS is a four-letter word that refers to the containers used to hold and drink beverages such as ALE or COFFEE.