Ale silver, also referred to as "ale fee", is a medieval term that originated in England during the Middle Ages. It denoted a fee or rent paid by alehouse keepers to the lord of the manor for the right to sell beer or ale. Synonymous terms for ale silver include "brewery fee" and "beer duty", as it essentially represented a tax imposed on these establishments. The coinage fee, ale money, or beerage fee could also be used as alternative expressions. These synonyms reflect the financial obligations placed upon alehouse proprietors, highlighting the significance of such payments within historical contexts where the brewing and selling of ale held great importance.