Gruit is an ancient beer style that predates the use of hops, flavored instead with a blend of herbs. Originating in medieval Europe, gruit was brewed from a mix of botanicals like yarrow ...

The Gruit, like this Heather Ale, might just be the oldest style of ale still produced in the world. Brewed by Gaels in Scotland as far back as 2000 B.C., it predates the use of hops for bittering ...