gruit means an herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.
gruit is pronounced /ɡɹaɪt/.
Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch gruit. Doublet of grit.
noun
- An herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops.
- Any beer made with such a mixture.