The term ALE ALTERNATIVE is a crossword solution that can be filled in with the word LAGER, which is a type of beer. LAGER is a type of beer that is brewed using bottom-fermenting yeast and stored at cold temperatures for several weeks or months. It is usually light in color and has a mild flavor compared to ale, which is brewed using top-fermenting yeast and is usually darker in color and has a more robust flavor.