Craft brewer's brew (3)

I believe the answer is:

ale

(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "Sold in 23" , "Alcoholic beverage" , "Similar to beer" , "Beer procured in sales" , "English beer in sales" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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