Stout brewed poorly at heartless place

I believe the answer is:

roly-poly

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(Other definitions for roly-poly that I've seen before include "Plump - rotund - pudding" , "Substantial" , "Plump and round" , "Desert pudding of suet and jam" , "Plump in appearance- steamed pudding" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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