Ground Ivy Gruit Porter
Ground Ivy, AKA alehoof or gill-over-the-ground, is an historically important brewing herb that I’d never fully appreciated until encountering it in its native land.
experimental beers with a botanical twist
fennel
Foeniculum vulgare. A native of the Mediterranean rim that can be invasive in North America and Australia, so best to grow in a container in those regions. One of the primary ingredients in absinthe, it’s never been as popular in brewing as the similar-tasting anise.
Ginger-Angelica Gruit Porter
Fennel, licorice, lemon balm, coriander… YUM. A delicious backdrop to a delicious beer.
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