Reels out drunk from stout (8)
I believe the answer is:
resolute
'stout' is the definition.
('resolute' can be similar in meaning to 'stout')
'reels out drunk' is the wordplay.
'drunk' is an anagram indicator.
'reels'+'out'='reelsout'
'reelsout' is an anagram of 'RESOLUTE'.
'from' is the link.
(Other definitions for resolute that I've seen before include "Showing great determination, fully committed" , "without flinching" , "Firm-minded" , "in a determined manner" , "Determined, intent" .)