Cuirm was a kind of beer or ale brewed in the Gàidhealtachd at one time. It was a powerful, intoxicating liquor made from barley, and being of course used at many feasts, the word cuirm came ultimately to mean a feast itself.
Cuirm was a traditional beer or ale produced in the Highlands, typically brewed with barley and known for its potency. The concept of cuirm also encompassed the idea of a social gathering or celebration, where the beverage played a central role.