It has its roots in the distant Middle Ages in Eastern Brabant. The Friars, given the proximity of the Dutch ports, exploited the availability of the spices marketed by the India Company. Coriander, antioxidant and antibacterial and Curacao (bitter orange) combined took the name of "Gruit", almost completely replacing the traditional hops. Our variant with the delicate mandarin zest and the inevitable raw wheat (unmalted). Also known as wit or witbier.
