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Can beer bring such memories? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bitter

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'can beer' is the definition.
'bitter' can be an answer for 'beer' (bitter is a type of beer). I'm not sure about the 'can' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for bitter that I've seen before include "Sarcastic (words); very cold" , "Acrid - beer" , "Sour kind of English ale?" , "Resentful or angry through disappointment" , "English beer, sounds sour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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