What does the cryptic crossword clue "Country type, 54, turned up to have beer (8)" mean?

The definition is "beer". The wordplay uses a reversal. LIV (reversal="54") + LAGER (synonym="LAGER") = VILLAGER; definition: "Country type," The answer is VILLAGER.

Country type, 54, turned up to have beer (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29007 | 5 Down | 2023-03-02 flower

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