What does the cryptic crossword clue "Around hostelry, suppose this may get drunk (8)" mean?

The definition is "this may get drunk". The wordplay uses charade, container. INN (synonym of "hostelry,") + GUESS (synonym of "suppose") [container: "Around"]; definition: "this may get drunk" The answer is GUINNESS.

Around hostelry, suppose this may get drunk (8)

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