For audience get weak beer (3)

I believe the answer is:

ale

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'beer' is the definition.
(type of beer)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "Beer consumed in sales" , "festival" , "Alcoholic beverage" , "Sold in 23" , "One beer" .)

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