Case load?

BEERS

Think of what might be carried in a six-pack, especially when you're looking to relax after a long day in court.

"Case load" is a playful hint combining two meanings. "Case" can refer to a container, like a crate of beer, while "load" suggests a quantity—so a "case load" of beer is simply "beers." The clue relies on the double meaning of "case" (legal scenario vs. storage unit) to misdirect slightly before landing on the answer. It’s a classic example of how crosswords use everyday phrases in clever ways.