German booze stand at wake (4)

I believe the answer is:

bier

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'german booze stand' is the definition.
'bier' can be an answer for 'stand' (bier is a kind of stand). I'm not certain of the 'german booze' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for bier that I've seen before include "Late on this platform" , "Coffin carrier" , "Brie (anag.)" , "stiff drink in Munich festival" , "Og high standing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun, The Independent and The Telegraph.

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