What does the cryptic crossword clue "Brew beer, only half jug (4)" mean?

The definition is "jug". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EW (synonym="EW") + ER (synonym="ER") = EWER; definition: "jug" The answer is EWER.

Brew beer, only half jug (4)

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