What does the cryptic crossword clue "Most cold beer is foreign (9)" mean?

The definition is "Most cold". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BITTER (synonym="BITTER") + EST (synonym="EST") = BITTEREST; definition: "Most cold" The answer is BITTEREST.

Most cold beer is foreign (9)

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