What "XXX" might represent in comics (3)

I believe the answer is:

ale

(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "Alcoholic beverage" , "brew" , "Beerlike beverage" , "One beer" , "Light-coloured beer" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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