Spiced ale
 A bottle of 13th Century Grut Bier. The name, gruit, comes from the old-fashioned herb mixture used for bittering and flavoring beer, in use before the introduction of hops. | |
| Type | Ale |
|---|---|
| Flavour | Non-traditional spices and herbs |
| Related products | Seasonal beer |
Spiced ale refers to traditional ales flavored with non-traditional spices and herbs. Spiced ales are sometimes brewed as a seasonal beer, such as during the time of Christmas or other holidays.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Holiday and Christmas ales 2014: A taste-testing guide to 18 festive Northeast Ohio brews". cleveland.com. 18 November 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ O'Brien, C.M. (2006). Fermenting Revolution: How to Drink Beer and Save the World. New Society Publishers. pp. 190–191. ISBN 978-0-86571-556-1.
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