Malt beverage (3)
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I believe the answer is:
ale
'malt beverage' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "Light-coloured beer" , "The A in CAMRA" , "English beer, may be bitter" , "English beer in sales" , "Alcoholic beverage" .)