Irish Ale

Want to take a stab at a 16th century ale brewed with malted oats? This recipe is closely based on the one that historians recently re-created using Dublin Castle records that date to 1574.

A 450-year-old beer recipe and deep curiosity about 16th century drinking led to the revival of an unusually made yet highly drinkable ale—one made with hefty portions of malted oats and an almost-forgotten barley variety. Here’s how they did it.