The term 'Lager Alternative' can be summarized by two crossword solutions: ALE (3 letters) and PALEALE (7 letters). ALE is a type of beer that is brewed using warm fermentation, which produces a sweet, full-bodied and fruity flavor. Pale ALE is a type of ALE that is made with pale malts and has a slightly hoppier taste than other ales. Both ales are popular alternatives to lagers, which are brewed using cold fermentation and have a crisp, clean taste.