Skip to Navigation
Skip to Content
13 15 40
Locations
Contact Us
Trade Applications
Login/Sign up
0
Search
Bricks
Face Bricks
Standard Bricks
Midland Reds
Midland Creams
Pearl
Coda
Handmade
Renovators Range
Two Course Bricks
Manor Range
Classique Range
Linear Bricks
New York Range
Spanish Collection
Contempo Madrid
Estilo
Slimline Bricks
Contempo
Contempo Madrid
Utility Blocks
Maxibrick Range
Fastwall
Lintels
Utility Bricks
Commons
Longreach
Modular
Special Performance
Brick Brochures
Bricks Range
Price List
Technical Manual
New York Range
Spanish Collection
Maxi Bricks
Hints & Tips
Brick Sizes
Spanish Collection
How to Choose Face Bricks
The Advantages of Brick
Mortar Matters
Pavers
Square Pavers
200x200mm Pavers
Masterpave Classic
Masterpave Granite
300x300mm Pavers
Promenade Classic
Promenade Granite
Promenade Honed
Stylestone Rockpave 300
Signature Series
400x400mm Pavers
Cambridge *NEW*
Stylestone Rockpave 400
Rectangle Pavers
400x200mm Pavers
Boulevard Classic
Boulevard Granite
600x300mm Pavers
Colonnade
230x114mm Pavers
Pavestone Classic
400x100mm Pavers
Primolino Classic
Primolino Granite
Mixed Sized Pavers
Ashlar Classic
Ashlar Granite
Clay Pavers
Landscape
Heavy Duty
Ezi-Pave
Handmade
Commercial Pavers
Permeable Paving
Tactile Pavers
Sealer
Platinum High Gloss
Platinum Highlight Matt
Platinum AWB Satin Gloss
Paving Types
Brick Pavers
Limestone Pavers
Concrete Pavers
Driveway Paving
Patio Pavers
Hints & Tips
How To Maintain Your Pavers
How To Lay Midland Brick Pavers
How To Cut Pavers
The Benefits of Segmental Pavers
Brochures
Paving Brochure
Cultured Stone
Cultured Stone®
Coral Stone
Country Ledgestone
Dressed Fieldstone
Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone
Pro-Fit Ledgestone
Southern Ledgestone
Accessories
Capstones
Cultured Stone® Brochures
Cultured Stone Collection
Cultured Stone Technical Manual
Cultured Stone® Resources
Cultured Stone Installers
How To Install Cultured Stone
Blocks
Masonry Blocks
100 Series
100 Series - Splitface
200 Series
150 Series
Breeze Blocks
Breeze Blocks
Versaloc
Versaloc 150 Series
Versaloc 200 Series
Block Brochures
Masonry Block Brochure
Versaloc Brochure
Breeze Blocks
Versaloc Resources
About Versaloc
Comparative Testing Report
Roof Tiles
Terracotta Roof Tiles
French Terracotta
Swiss Terracotta
Ceramic Roof Tiles
Designer Ceramic Artline
Designer Ceramic Shingle
Designer Ceramic Wave
Roof Tile Brochures
Roof Tile Collection
Roof Tiles Technical Manual
Roof Tile Resources
The Benefits of Terracotta Roof Tiles
Terracotta Accent Ridging System
Retaining Walls
Retaining Walls
Gardenwall
Heathstone
Landscape
Commercial Retaining Walls
About Versaloc
Retaining Wall Brochures
Price List
Retaining Walls Range
Retaining Walls Resources
How To Build Heathstone
Accessories
Sand
Brickies Yellow Sand
White Washed Sand
Cement
Brickies Grey
Brickies Lite
Brickies Lite Coastal
Sealer
Platinum High Gloss
Platinum Highlight Matt
Platinum AWB Satin Gloss
Brochures
Bricks
Bricks Range
New York range
Estilo Range
Manor Range
Maxi Bricks
Contempo Slimline Range
Pavers
Pavers Range
Ashlar Range
Boulevard Range
Colonnade
Cultured Stone®
Cultured Stone Collection
Cultured Stone Technical Manual
Blocks
Masonry Blocks Range
Versaloc
Breeze Blocks
Roof Tiles
Roof Tile Collection
Technical
Midland Brick Technical Manual
Manor Range Technical Manual
Classique Range Technical Manual
Hints & Tips
Brick Coursing Chart
How to Clean Bricks
Blending Bricks
Safe Movement & Storage
How to Cut Bricks
How to Lay Pavers
Blog
Bricks
Back
Face Bricks
Standard Bricks
Back
Standard Bricks
Midland Reds
Midland Creams
Pearl
Coda
Handmade
Renovators Range
Two Course Bricks
Back
Two Course Bricks
Manor Range
Classique Range
Linear Bricks
Back
Linear Bricks
New York Range
Spanish Collection
Back
Spanish Collection
Contempo Madrid
Estilo
Slimline Bricks
Back
Slimline Bricks
Contempo
Contempo Madrid
Utility Blocks
Maxibrick Range
Fastwall
Lintels
Utility Bricks
Commons
Longreach
Modular
Special Performance
Brick Brochures
Bricks Range
Price List
Technical Manual
New York Range
Spanish Collection
Maxi Bricks
Hints & Tips
Brick Sizes
Spanish Collection
How to Choose Face Bricks
The Advantages of Brick
Mortar Matters
Pavers
Back
Square Pavers
200x200mm Pavers
Back
200x200mm Pavers
Masterpave Classic
Masterpave Granite
300x300mm Pavers
Back
300x300mm Pavers
Promenade Classic
Promenade Granite
Promenade Honed
Stylestone Rockpave 300
Signature Series
400x400mm Pavers
Back
400x400mm Pavers
Cambridge *NEW*
Stylestone Rockpave 400
Rectangle Pavers
400x200mm Pavers
Back
400x200mm Pavers
Boulevard Classic
Boulevard Granite
600x300mm Pavers
Back
600x300mm Pavers
Colonnade
230x114mm Pavers
Back
230x114mm Pavers
Pavestone Classic
400x100mm Pavers
Back
400x100mm Pavers
Primolino Classic
Primolino Granite
Mixed Sized Pavers
Ashlar Classic
Ashlar Granite
Clay Pavers
Landscape
Heavy Duty
Ezi-Pave
Handmade
Commercial Pavers
Permeable Paving
Tactile Pavers
Sealer
Platinum High Gloss
Platinum Highlight Matt
Platinum AWB Satin Gloss
Paving Types
Brick Pavers
Limestone Pavers
Concrete Pavers
Driveway Paving
Patio Pavers
Hints & Tips
How To Maintain Your Pavers
How To Lay Midland Brick Pavers
How To Cut Pavers
The Benefits of Segmental Pavers
Brochures
Paving Brochure
Cultured Stone
Back
Cultured Stone®
Coral Stone
Country Ledgestone
Dressed Fieldstone
Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone
Pro-Fit Ledgestone
Southern Ledgestone
Accessories
Capstones
Cultured Stone® Brochures
Cultured Stone Collection
Cultured Stone Technical Manual
Cultured Stone® Resources
Cultured Stone Installers
How To Install Cultured Stone
Blocks
Back
Masonry Blocks
100 Series
100 Series - Splitface
200 Series
150 Series
Breeze Blocks
Breeze Blocks
Versaloc
Versaloc 150 Series
Versaloc 200 Series
Block Brochures
Masonry Block Brochure
Versaloc Brochure
Breeze Blocks
Versaloc Resources
About Versaloc
Comparative Testing Report
Roof Tiles
Back
Terracotta Roof Tiles
French Terracotta
Swiss Terracotta
Ceramic Roof Tiles
Designer Ceramic Artline
Designer Ceramic Shingle
Designer Ceramic Wave
Roof Tile Brochures
Roof Tile Collection
Roof Tiles Technical Manual
Roof Tile Resources
The Benefits of Terracotta Roof Tiles
Terracotta Accent Ridging System
Retaining Walls
Back
Retaining Walls
Gardenwall
Heathstone
Landscape
Commercial Retaining Walls
About Versaloc
Retaining Wall Brochures
Price List
Retaining Walls Range
Retaining Walls Resources
How To Build Heathstone
Accessories
Back
Sand
Brickies Yellow Sand
White Washed Sand
Cement
Brickies Grey
Brickies Lite
Brickies Lite Coastal
Sealer
Platinum High Gloss
Platinum Highlight Matt
Platinum AWB Satin Gloss
Brochures
Back
Bricks
Bricks Range
New York range
Estilo Range
Manor Range
Maxi Bricks
Contempo Slimline Range
Pavers
Pavers Range
Ashlar Range
Boulevard Range
Colonnade
Cultured Stone®
Cultured Stone Collection
Cultured Stone Technical Manual
Blocks
Masonry Blocks Range
Versaloc
Breeze Blocks
Roof Tiles
Roof Tile Collection
Technical
Midland Brick Technical Manual
Manor Range Technical Manual
Classique Range Technical Manual
Hints & Tips
Brick Coursing Chart
How to Clean Bricks
Blending Bricks
Safe Movement & Storage
How to Cut Bricks
How to Lay Pavers
Blog
Locations
Contact Us
Trade Applications
Login/Sign up
SHOP ONLINE & SAVE! ENTER THE CODE
SAVE10
AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 10% OFF YOUR ORDER
EXCLUDING DELIVERY
Sitemap
Home
Sitemap
Home
Bricks
Benefits of Brick
Locations
Contact Us
Get A Quote
About Us
Resources
Blog
February 2011
Jade Projects - 8 Star House
November 2014
Bricks Make a Grand Statement in Claremont
January 2015
Owner Builder, Renovation & Pallet Pick Up Services
April 2015
La Salle College Launches New Trade Skills Centre
July 2015
Bethanie Aged Care Facility
Digging Deep for Australia's Most Endangered Reptile
September 2015
Welcome to a New Vision at Home Base
5 Benefits of Cultured Stone
November 2015
Brick Selection Guide
HIA Charity Home
September 2016
Contempo slimline bricks are here!
Bricks in Landscape Design: Austurban
Bricks with Attitude
November 2016
Midland Brick, Proud Supporters of the 2016 Telethon Home
The Advantages of Brick
Guildford Grammar School's Catalyst
October 2016
Celebrating 70 Years
December 2016
The Bay by Shelford Quality Homes
Interview with Landscapes WA
Brick Sizes
Be inspired at our new Middle Swan display!
February 2017
Matt & Kim To The Rescue 7
Bricks & Energy Efficiency
March 2017
May 2017
5 Ways To Add Kerb Appeal and Value
August 2017
Brick Design Trends: Bonding and Decorative Effects
Brick Design Trends: An Overview
What House Style Are You?
September 2017
6 Steps to Outdoor Renovation Success
October 2017
Brick Design Trends: Accents
Brick Design Trends: Colour
Brick Design Trends: Texture
Brick Design Trends: Size
Brick Design Trends: Slimline Bricks
The Advantages of Bricks
November 2017
Behind the Scenes at the 2017 Telethon Home
Cottesloe Beach Home by Plunkett Home Designs
July 2018
The Benefits of Segmental Pavers
How To Pick Your Brick
August 2018
5 Reasons To Choose Cultured Stone Over Natural Stone
Australia's Houses of History
Mortar Matters
September 2018
Midland Brick founder wins Robert Law Award
October 2018
Create: The Perfect Indoor Garden
November 2018
Ric New Awards Announced
Create: An Entertainer's Backyard
December 2018
The Spanish Collection by Midland Brick
Create: A Pool Zone For Endless Summer Fun
Moments: A Short Film
January 2019
Meet the Experts: Rui Rosa of Shelford Quality Homes
Paving The Way: The Expert's Guide To Maintaining Your Pavers
Reduce Waste and Save Time With Versaloc
February 2019
Rock The House
Why Terracotta Roof Tiles Are A Solid Choice
March 2019
The Function of Luxury
April 2019
Wine Cellars To Inspire Your Next Home Reno
Design's Best-Kept Secret
May 2019
5 Tips for Organisation & Efficiency
Our Expert Guide To Securing Your Garden For Winter
June 2019
All Your Questions About Bricks, Answered
5 Fireplaces You’ll Want To Curl Up In Front Of
July 2019
All Your Questions About Pavers, Answered
Light My Fire: Fire Pits You'll Love
August 2019
5 Ways To Recreate The New York Loft Aesthetic In Your Home
The Expert’s Guide To Laying Pavers
December 2019
5 Inspirational Courtyards To Get You Excited
Bricks
Brochures & Manuals
Blocks
Brochures & Manuals
Pavers
Benefits of Segmental Pavers
Commercial Pavers Information
Brochures & Manuals
Cultured Stone
Planning Your Cultured Stone Project
Brochures & Manuals
Retaining Walls
Brochures & Manuals
Heathstone Retaining Wall System
Roof Tiles
Brochures & Manuals
Roof Structure
Choosing a Roof Tile
Why Choose Terracotta Roof Tiles
Projects / Galleries
Bricks
Blocks
Cultured Stone
Retaining Walls
Technical Information
Technical Manual
Other
How to Choose Face Bricks
Brick Sizes
History of Brick Sizes
Products
Bricks
Manor Range
Augusta Limestone
Florentine Limestone
Hessian
Menora
Opal Blush
Silverbirch
Tammin
Whitecliffe
York
Blackwell
Amber Glow
Provincial Avignon
Redwood
Midland Reds
Subiaco Red Coach
Heritage Red
Subiaco Red
Burnished Red
Mallee
Red Smooth
Restoration Red
Restoration Red Coach
Russet Red
Salmon Gum
Traditional
Traditional Coach
Kalbarri
Classique Range
Ebony Stone
Castle Grey Stone
Limestone
Midland Creams
Cream Mexi
Cream Mexi Coach
Cream Smooth
Desert Oak
Limestone Hue
Tuscan
Milano
Seville
New York
Newburgh
Newburgh Coach
Hudson
Hudson Coach
Albany
Albany Coach
Contempo
Contempo Grey
Contempo Ivory
Coda
Coda Red
Coda Grey
Handmade
Caversham
Helena Vale
Woodbridge
Sandalford
Pearl
Amber Pearl
Copper Pearl
Black Pearl
Grey Pearl
Ivory Pearl
The Spanish Collection
Estilo
Contempo Madrid
Renovators Range
Chestnut
Banksia
Terracotta
Pompeii Mexi
Red Barkface
Chestnut Barkface
Chocolate Barkface
Cream Barkface
Blue Tapestry
Hawaiian Mexi
Antique Silver
Napoli
Commons
Commons
Maxibrick
Maxibrick
Maxi One
Maxi 290
MaxiLite 12mpa
Acoustic Maxibrick
Downpipe Maxi
Tie-Down Maxi
Modular
Modular
Fastwall
Fastwall
Fastwall Lintels
Fastwall Lintels
Longreach
Longreach
Special Performance
Special Performance
A History of Brickmaking in WA
Buying Recycled Bricks in Perth
Brick Coursing Chart
Bricks For Sale in Perth
Face Bricks
New York Range
Pavers
Masterpave Classic
Masterpave Classic 50 Charcoal
Masterpave Classic 50 Golden Sand
Masterpave Classic 50 Limestone
Masterpave Classic 50 Pewter
Masterpave Classic 50 Steel Grey
Masterpave Classic 60 Charcoal
Masterpave Classic 60 Donnybrook
Masterpave Classic 60 Golden Sand
Masterpave Classic 60 Heritage Red
Masterpave Classic 60 Limestone
Masterpave Classic 60 Morocco
Masterpave Classic 60 Pewter
Masterpave Classic 60 Steel Grey
Masterpave Granite
Masterpave Granite 60 Chalk
Masterpave Granite 60 Graphite
Masterpave Granite 60 Platinum
Masterpave Granite 60 Titanium
Masterpave Granite 60 Copper
Boulevard Classic
Boulevard Classic Charcoal
Boulevard Classic Limestone
Boulevard Classic Pewter
Boulevard Classic Steel Grey
Boulevard Granite
Boulevard Granite Chalk
Boulevard Granite Graphite
Boulevard Granite Platinum
Boulevard Granite Titanium
Promenade Classic
Promenade Classic 40 Autumn Blend
Promenade Classic 40 Charcoal
Promenade Classic 40 Donnybrook
Promenade Classic 40 Golden Sand
Promenade Classic 40 Heritage Red
Promenade Classic 40 Limestone
Promenade Classic 40 Pewter
Promenade Classic 40 Steel Grey
Promenade Classic 60 Autumn Blend
Promenade Classic 60 Charcoal
Promenade Classic 60 Golden Sand
Promenade Classic 60 Heritage Red
Promenade Classic 60 Limestone
Promenade Classic 60 Morocco
Promenade Classic 60 Pewter
Promenade Classic 60 Steel Grey
Promenade Classic 60 Donnybrook
Promenade Classic 40 Morocco
Promenade Granite
Promenade Granite 40 Chalk
Promenade Granite 60 Chalk
Promenade Granite 40 Graphite
Promenade Granite 60 Graphite
Promenade Granite 40 Platinum
Promenade Granite 60 Platinum
Promenade Granite 40 Rose Quartz
Promenade Granite 40 Titanium
Promenade Granite 60 Titanium
Promenade Granite 40 Amber
Promenade Granite 60 Amber
Promenade Granite 40 Copper
Promenade Granite 60 Copper
Promenade Granite 60 Rose Quartz
Promenade Honed
Promenade Honed Gesso
Promenade Honed Grigio
Promenade Honed Noire
Promenade Honed Brun
Cambridge
Cambridge Steel Grey
Cambridge Limestone
Cambridge Charcoal
Colonnade
Colonnade Alpine Ash
Colonnade Onyx
Colonnade Travertine
Signature Series Rockpave
Signature Series Rockpave Alpine Ash
Signature Series Rockpave Onyx
Stylestone Rockpave
Stylestone Rockpave 300 Golden Sand
Stylestone Rockpave 300 Steel Grey
Stylestone Rockpave 300 Charcoal
Stylestone Rockpave 300 Sandstone
Stylestone Rockpave 300 Wheat
Stylestone Rockpave 400 Charcoal
Stylestone Rockpave 400 Golden Sand
Stylestone Rockpave 400 Morocco
Stylestone Rockpave 400 Sandstone
Stylestone Rockpave 400 Steel Grey
Stylestone Rockpave 400 Wheat
Stylestone Rockpave 300 Morocco
Pavestone Classic
Pavestone Classic Charcoal
Pavestone Classic Donnybrook
Pavestone Classic Heritage Red
Pavestone Classic Limestone
Pavestone Classic Morocco
Pavestone Classic Pewter
Primolino Classic
Primolino Classic Charcoal
Primolino Classic Limestone
Primolino Granite
Primolino Granite Chalk
Primolino Granite Graphite
Ashlar Classic
Ashlar Classic Charcoal
Ashlar Classic Golden Sand
Ashlar Classic Limestone
Ashlar Classic Steel Grey
Ashlar Granite
Ashlar Granite Titanium
Ashlar Granite Amber
Ashlar Granite Graphite
Ashlar Granite Chalk
Ezi-Pave
Ezi-Pave Almondbury
Ezi-Pave Burnished Red
Ezi-Pave Ironstone
Ezi-Pave Kimberley
Ezi-Pave Sahara
Handmade
Handmade Caversham (PSR)
Handmade Woodbridge (PSR)
Landscape
Landscape Golden Dune
Landscape Red
Landscape Sentosa
Landscape Taupe
Landscape Renovators Antique Silver
Landscape Renovators Pompeii
Landscape Renovators Napoli
Landscape Renovators Travertine
Heavy Duty
Heavy Duty Golden Dune
Heavy Duty Pilbara Iron
Heavy Duty Red
Heavy Duty Sentosa
Heavy Duty Taupe
Heavy Duty Renovators Antique Silver
Heavy Duty Renovators Napoli
Heavy Duty Renovators Pompeii
Heavy Duty Renovators Travertine
Clay Pavers
Cream Pavers
Brick Pavers
Limestone Pavers
Granite Pavers
Concrete Pavers
Driveway Paving
Patio Pavers
Pool Pavers
Paver Sizes
Paving Displays
Red Pavers
Bullnose paving
Charcoal paving
Permeable Paving
Aqua Tri-Pave
Aqua Tri-Pave Charcoal
Aqua Tri-Pave Pewter
Aqua Tri-Pave Heritage Red
Cultured Stone
Coral Stone
Coral Stone Fossil Reef
Country Ledgestone
Country Ledgestone Aspen
Country Ledgestone Chardonnay
Country Ledgestone Echo Ridge
Country Ledgestone White Oak
Country Ledgestone Wolf Creek
Dressed Fieldstone
Dressed Fieldstone Aspen
Dressed Fieldstone Chardonnay
Dressed Fieldstone Echo Ridge
Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone
Pro-Fit Alpine Ledgestone Black Mountain
Pro-fit Alpine Ledgestone Echo Ridge
Pro-Fit Ledgestone
Pro-Fit Ledgestone Southwest Blend
Pro-Fit Ledgestone Platinum
Southern Ledgestone
Southern Ledgestone Aspen
Southern Ledgestone Chardonnay
Southern Ledgestone Echo Ridge
Accessories
Flat Textured Capstone Grey
Flat Textured Capstone Taupe
Cultured Stone
Blocks
Breeze Blocks
Carnaval
Ficus
Isabela
100 Series
10.01 Grey
10.01 Parchment
100 Series Splitface
10.101 Splitface Grey
10.101 Splitface Parchment
150 Series
15.01 Grey
15.01 Parchment
200 Series
20.01 Grey
20.01 Parchment
Midland Brick's Breeze Blocks
Masonry Blocks
Besser Blocks
Decorative Blocks
Versaloc
Versaloc 150 Series
Versaloc 200 Series
Roof Tiles
French Terracotta
French Terracotta - Autumn Leaf
French Terracotta - Burgundy
French Terracotta - Crimson Blaze
French Terracotta - Ebony
French Terracotta - Eclipse
French Terracotta - Federation
French Terracotta - Feldspar
French Terracotta - Ghost Gum Grey
French Terracotta - Jaffa Red
French Terracotta - Mahogany
French Terracotta - Siena Red
French Terracotta - Slate Grey
French Terracotta - Sydney Red
French Terracotta - Wild Choc
Designer Ceramic Artline
Ceramic Artline - Asphalt
Ceramic Artline - Basalt
Ceramic Artline - Bluestone
Ceramic Artline - Earth
Ceramic Artline - Eclipse
Ceramic Artline - Fossil
Ceramic Artline - Night Quartz
Ceramic Artline - Onyx
Designer Ceramic Shingle
Ceramic Shingle - Asphalt
Ceramic Shingle - Basalt
Ceramic Shingle - Bluestone
Ceramic Shingle - Earth
Ceramic Shingle - Eclipse
Ceramic Shingle - Fossil
Ceramic Shingle - Night Quartz
Ceramic Shingle - Onyx
Designer Ceramic Wave
Ceramic Wave - Asphalt
Ceramic Wave - Basalt
Ceramic Wave - Bluestone
Ceramic Wave - Earth
Ceramic Wave - Eclipse
Ceramic Wave - Fossil
Ceramic Wave - Night Quartz
Ceramic Wave - Onyx
Swiss Terracotta
Swiss Terracotta - Autumn Leaf
Swiss Terracotta - Crimson Blaze
Swiss Terracotta - Ebony
Swiss Terracotta - Mahogany
Swiss Terracotta - Slate Grey
Swiss Terracotta - Sydney Red
Roof Tiles
Retaining Walls
Gardenwall
Gardenwall Golden Sand
Gardenwall Harvey Blend
Gardenwall Limestone
Gardenwall Parchment
Heathstone
Heathstone Golden Sand
Heathstone Limestone
Heathstone Steel Grey
Landscape
Landscape Block Limestone
Accessories
Sand
Cement
Sealer
Brochures
Blog
Projects
Projects Map
Optus Stadium
Perth Zoo
Highgate Primary School
Telethon
The Hyatt Regency Hotel
Brookfield Place & Plaza
Perth Concert Hall
London House
The Art Gallery
Curtin University New Technology Building
Guildford Grammar Catalyst Building
North One
Bottleyard Apartments
The Colonnade
John Curtin Centre
Midland Hospital
Joondalup Health Campus
FAQs
Paving FAQs
Shipping & Delivery
Driveway Delivery Authorisation
Important Information for Packaged Products
Terms and Conditions
Refund Policy
Trade Applications
PAYG Application
Paving Laying Patterns
Guide to Laying Pavers
Caring For Your Pavers
Caring For Your Product
Brick Cleaning Tips
Brick Cleaning & Stain Removal
Bricks and Pavers in Perth
Shop Online
Cultured Stone Installers
Installing Cultured Stone
Why Choose Segmental Retaining Walls
Calculators
NewYork
Sale
DrivewayDelivery
Online Orders & Delivery
Privacy Policy
Spring Clearance Sale