Beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic drink across the world. This drink is generally brewed from cereal grains such as maize, rice, and wheat. Moreover, beer is brewed with hops that adds bitterness, stability, and flavor to the beer. Other flavoring agents such as herbs, fruits, and gruit can also be added instead of hops. https://www.quora.com/What-was-beer-flavored-with-before-hops/answer/Coherent-Market-Insights-1?prompt_topic_bio=1