Possible Clues:

• Yorkshire __, landmark London pub named for a slang word for strong ale
• It's painful to get a round of such strong old beer
• Nothing touches nettle beer
• Drink for smart circle
• Drink to sing about
• Drink to try on way in
• Drink providing energy on the way in
• Punch with venom, love!
• Strong drink has upset fools going to the game
• On way in, proceed to have a drink