31 Days of Celiac Awareness – Gluten Free Beer | Rachel Begun, MS, RD

Who doesn’t love a cold, frosty beer on a hot summer day?  I have to honestly say, not me.  Beer always made me feel so bad that I never enjoyed drinking it. Now that there are satisfying gluten free options on the market, I still don’t have any interest.

Since I am in the minority, it’s the official start of summer, and there are now decent gluten free beers on the market, I thought I’d share the favorites within the gluten free community.

Please note that these are not personal endorsements, as I am not a beer afficionado.  They are, however, the options that are most commonly available and which I hear my gluten free friends talk about.

Please also note that to enter the websites below you must be of legal age and provide your legal birth date.

Redbridge – Made by Anheuser-Busch, the makers of many beer brands you know, including Budweiser, Michelob, Busch, Bass, Beck’s, Kirin, Stella Artois and Rolling Rock.

Bard’s - Founded by two beer-loving celiacs, this is an American-made beer brewed with 100% malted sorghum, a gluten free grain.

New Grist - A pilsner-style gluten free beer made by Lakefront Brewery, Inc.

Green’s – This UK producer makes a variety of gluten free beers.  The varieties available in the US and Canada include Discovery, Endeavor and Quest.  Their descriptions can be found here.

Dogfish Head Tweason’Ale - From the popular craft brewery comes a gluten free ale made from strawberries, sorghum and honey.

New Planet – This is a gluten free beer company with an environmental mission.  They offer three brews: Tread Lightly Ale; 3R Raspberry Ale and Off Grid Pale Ale.  The site offers fun gluten free recipes to pair with the beer.

Now you are equipped to enjoy a cold, frosty, gluten free one at your backyard barbecue this weekend.  I, however, will stick to my favorite summer drink…sparkling wine.

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