Pennsylvania Native Plant Gruit Beer
A malt-forward, porter-like beer with a nicely balanced blend of root-beerish flavors
experimental beers with a botanical twist
spicebush berries
Lindera benzoin is a common understory shrub in wetter portions of the forest in eastern North America. It tastes very much like the East Indian native allspice. Berries ripen in the fall, dry readily, and can be stored for a long time.
Sassafras-Black Birch Beer
Sassafras and black birch (i.e. wintergreen, more or less) are the dominant notes here; the other flavors blend into a citrusy background. This is a refreshing, summery drink, a bit acidic — imagine a cross between unsweetened herb tea and a nice mild ale.
Juniper-Yarrow ESB (Extra Scandinavian Bitter)
Is there such a thing as a juniper head (like a hop head)? I think I could become one.
Mugwort Spicebush Stout
Mugwort and Indian sarsaparilla are an excellent combination; that’s why I brew with them so often.
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