Plain ales from fermented barley wort were undoubtedly made in the pre-hop era. However, where possible herb flavourings would have been added to offset the bland flavour of plain ale.
1 1/4 lb Pale Malt
3/4 lb Carapils
1 gram each of Myrica Gale (Sweet Gale), Ledum Palustre (Marsh Rosemary) and Achillea Millefolium (Millfoil or Yarrow)