Choice for a round (3)

I believe the answer is:

ale

(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "Alcoholic beverage" , "Intoxicating drink" , "One beer" , "Alcoholic drink" , "Similar to beer" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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