The plant itself has a sweet scent. Alecost was the most popular flavoring for ale during the Middle Ages. Use fresh or dried in place of hops. See also Tansy below. Leaves and stems.
Alehoof is a small creeping mint with a bitter principal.
Used to flavor, clarify, and improve the keeping quality of ale. Distinctly licorice-like smell and taste. While occasionally called for in spiced beer recipes, it is more commonly used for anise flavored liqueurs and aperitifs. Leaves and berries. Used in the US to flavor ale and to make Bayberry candles.