The term PINTS' CONTENTS can be solved by the word ALES, which is an acronym for 'alcoholic liquor expressed in standard units'. Ales are a type of beer that have been brewed for centuries and are made from malted barley, hops, yeast, and water. They are usually top-fermented, meaning that the yeast rises to the top of the fermentation vessel during the brewing process. Ales come in a variety of styles, including pale ales, brown ales, and stouts.