What does the cryptic crossword clue "Right sort of ale? (4)" mean?

The definition is "ale?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ALE (synonym="ALE") + R (synonym="abbreviation for right") = REAL; definition: "(&lit): “real ale” = traditionally-brewed beer" The answer is REAL.

Right sort of ale? (4)

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