Possible Clues:

• Something complementary from fellow that's holding up a drink
• There's no charge for this brief spin around midweek
• Unpaid-for perk
• Beefier hash supplied for nothing
• Expression of dismay about retracted ale giveaway
• Something given without charge (colloq.)
• Uncharged-for item
• Item given away without charge (I, not E)
• Fine ale raised that is for a treat
• It's comped