What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time to abandon beer, one included with the champers? (5)" mean?

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Time to abandon beer, one included with the champers? (5)

Times Cryptic #28865 | 19 Across | 2024-03-15

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T (time) removed from (to abandon) BITTER (beer)

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