What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try a brew, ale, that's refined liquid (6,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TRY + A + BREW, + ALE, = BARLEYWATER The answer is BARLEYWATER.

Try a brew, ale, that's refined liquid (6,5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17250 | 1 Across | 2023-12-14 flower