The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Aleberry \Ale"ber`ry\, n. [OE. alebery, alebrey; ale + bre
   broth, fr. AS. br[imac]w pottage.]
   A beverage, formerly made by boiling ale with spice, sugar,
   and sops of bread.
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         Their aleberries, caudles, possets.      --Beau. & Fl.
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