What does the cryptic crossword clue "Large cask holds all of beer's froth (8)" mean?

The definition is "Large cask". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOGS (synonym="selfishly holds all of") + HEAD (synonym="froth on beer") = HOGSHEAD; definition: "Large cask" The answer is HOGSHEAD.

Large cask holds all of beer's froth (8)

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