Word before "pong" or "bong" (4)

I believe the answer is:

beer

(Other definitions for beer that I've seen before include "Fermented alcoholic beverage" , "Drink brewed with malt" , "Drink using hops, malt, etc" , "Stout, for example" , "pint" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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