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UK country lost opener for beers (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ales

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'beers' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ales that I've seen before include "A sale of beers" , "What might be delivered by pumps" , "Types of beer" , "Alcoholic drinks" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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