What does the cryptic crossword clue "Adventurous heroine in charge bringing beer round (5)" mean?

The definition is "Adventurous heroine". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IC (synonym="in charge") in ALE (synonym="beer") = ALICE; definition: "Adventurous heroine" The answer is ALICE.

Adventurous heroine in charge bringing beer round (5)

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