Tavern fare (4)
'tavern fare' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for beer that I've seen before include "Perhaps bitter" , "Drink with a head" , "Fermented malt and hops" , "See 4 down" , "Hop drink" .)
(Other definitions for ale that I've seen before include "Brewery product" , "Beer consumed in sales" , "brew" , "Beer consumed in chalets" , "Similar to beer" .)