What does the cryptic crossword clue "Freshened beer for dog (8)" mean?

The definition is "dog". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AIRED (synonym of "Freshened") + ALE (synonym of "beer"); definition: "dog" The answer is AIREDALE.

Freshened beer for dog (8)

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