Gruut Blond from Stadsbrouwerij Gruut in Ghent is a distinctive blonde ale brewed without hops. Instead, the brewery uses an ancient blend of herbs: coriander, orange peel, licorice and seeds. The result is a light, unfiltered beer with subtle herbal and citrus notes.

The flavour is neutral and smooth with a gentle sweetness, finishing dry and spiced. This beer harks back to medieval brewing traditions, when gruit—a blend of herbs and spices—was the standard flavouring agent before hops became dominant in European brewing.