A 'way out' beverage? (5)

I believe the answer is:

stout

'beverage?' is the definition.
(stout is a kind of beverage)

'a way out' is the wordplay.
'a way' becomes 'st' (abbreviation for street).
'st'+'out'='STOUT'

(Other definitions for stout that I've seen before include "Corpulent" , "Fat; dependable" , "drinks?" , "tipple" , "Overweight; porter" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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