A way for opening beers at the foundation exposed to the elements (8)
I believe the answer is:
outdoors
'a way for opening beers at the foundation' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.
'exposed to the elements' is the wordplay.
'exposed' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in other clues).
'to the elements' becomes 'doors' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'out'+'doors'='OUTDOORS'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for outdoors that I've seen before include "Not in a building" , "Alfresco" , "Al fresco" , "Is that great?" , "In the open air" .)