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Stone put on, blooming beer! (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stout

'beer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'stone put on blooming' is the wordplay.
'stone' becomes 'st'.
'put on' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'blooming' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in other clues).
'st'+'out'='STOUT'

(Other definitions for stout that I've seen before include "Resolute" , "Inured to fatigue and hardship" , "drinks?" , "Portly - porter" , "Robust; drink" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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