A medieval official whose job was to test and regulate the quality of ale and beer in a town.
From ale (Old English ealu) + conner (one who tests), related to 'con' (to test) or possibly 'corner' (place of business). A real medieval profession.
Aleconners had the weirdest job interview ever—they'd sit in leather breeches on ale-soaked benches and if their pants didn't stick, the ale had too much sugar and was rejected!
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