gruit

noun — 2 senses

gruit

noun

/ɡɹaɪt/

Etymology Borrowed from Dutch gruit. Doublet of grit.

1

Beverages, Brewing, Business, Food, Lifestyle, Manufacturing An herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops.

2

Colloquial Any beer made with such a mixture.

Derived terms
gruitbeer

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