Fourteenth Century Gruit Ale
INGREDIENTS & METHOD

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon water
  • 1 2/4 pounds pale malt
  • 1 1/2 pounds CaraPils (or crystal malt)
  • 1 1/2 grams Bog myrtle
  • 1 1/2 grams Wild rosemary
  • 1 1/2 grams Yarrow

Method

  • Heat water to 170 degrees, pour onto malted grains
    enough water to make stiff mash. Let stand, covered,
    for three hours.
  • Sparge slowly with 170 degree water until one gallon
    total liquid is acquired. Boil wort and hebrs for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Cool to 70 degrees F and strain.
    Pour into fermenter and add yeast.
    Ferment until completion.
    Prime bottles, siphon and cap.
    Store four months before drinking.

SOURCE

Stephen Harrod Buhner, "Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation", (Boulder, Sirus Books, 1998)