'Beer' can help with sleeping earlier during weekdays :)
While it does have more of a sedative effect than alcohol, I don't think you can count is as healthier unless you're eating it or vaporising it!
Also in my (entirely subjective) experience I find it harder to wake up in the morning, given the same amount of sleep as sober days. No 'hangover' as such, but definitely feel more groggy for the first hour or so after waking!