Alcoholic measure associated with drinking challenges (4,2,3)

I believe the answer is:

yard of ale

(Other definitions for yard of ale that I've seen before include "Element in beer contest" , "Long drink" , "Glass of beer" , "Narrow glass" , "Tall glass" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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