I though this maybe be of interest to Celiac beer lovers out there
Gluten-Free Beers
Bard’s Tale Beer –USA brewers with current distribution in Iowa, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Vermont. The owners are Celiacs and beer lovers themselves who are dedicated to keeping the beer experience alive for those who are committed to a gluten-free lifestyle.
Dragon’s Gold – Bard’s Tale Beer, USA – Golden amber with light white head, with the aroma and taste characteristics of a satisfying, finely crafted wheat beer. This beer is crafted with pure water, premium sorghum, hops and yeast, combined with buckwheat, natural honey, corn and rice. This is Real Beer for Real People.
Tavern Ale – Bard’s Tale Beer, USA – Soon to be on the market, another finely crafted offering from the makers of Dragon’s Gold.
Seasonals are in the preliminary stages – keep your eyes open for these!
Ramapo Valley Brewery - Located in beautiful Rockland County in New York, these folks travel to various conferences throughout the year, and offer their Gluten-free beer year-round.
Honey Passover Beer - Ramapo Valley Brewery, USA - Bright golden in color, with a delicate honey and hops nose. Crafted with honey, molasses, Kosher yeast hops and pure, sparkling water, this gluten-free wonder has 5% ABV, a lighter taste and is dry at the finish.
New France Beers– Canadian brewers with a commitment to ALL of their customers, they have dedicated three years to research and development of gluten-free beer centered on purity and taste.
La Messagère – New France Beers, Canada – A crystalline pale ale with light effervescence and froth of lacing that lightly webs the surface. The aroma and flavor of golden honey, kissed with citrus and wisps of hops. Brewed from rice and buckwheat. 4.7% ABV
Green’s – United Kingdom Company dedicated to serving the growing community of people being diagnosed with Celiac Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. New gluten-free products are being developed daily to serve this segment of the beer loving community.
Discovery Beer – Green’s, United Kingdom – Hazy amber beer, like a glowing sunrise over the ocean, brewed in the European tradition with crisp taste and refreshing flavor. 5% ABV
Pioneer Lager – Green’s, United Kingdom – Golden amber lights with gentle cloudiness, strong body and thirst-quenching palate. 5% ABV
Explorer Stout – Green’s, United Kingdom – Walnut brown, full-bodied, with rich European flair. 5% ABV
O’Brien Brewing – Ascot Vale, Victoria, Australia – Brewer John O’Brien was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 1998. A beer lover himself, he was soon to discover the absence of beer available for those with gluten intolerance. Not to be discouraged, he founded O’Brien Brewing, producer of the first gluten-free beer in Australia.
O’Brien Premium Lager – O’Brien Brewing, Australia – Sparkling Topaz amber, with white head and light lacing, touched with a distinct fruit aroma, smooth malty flavor and clean bitterness. 4.5% ABV
Under Development:
O’Brien Premium Light
O’Brien Brown Ale
O’Brien Pale Ale
Bi-Aglut – Brewed with pure water, buckwheat, hops, corn syrup and vitamin B1 by an Italian food products conglomerate.
Bi-Aglut – Italy – Golden color, foamy head, and fresh taste, totally lacking in gluten.
Your alternative to searching out these great gluten-free beers is to try your own hand at homebrewing. You will discover a hobby that is greatly fulfilling, while attracting lots of interest from your fellow beer-loving friends. The New Complete Joy of Homebrewing by Charlie Papazian is a comprehensive guide that will walk you through the process, whether you are a novice brewer, or a seasoned master.
Contact information for Gluten-Free Beer:
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ramapovalleybrewery.com
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www.lesbieresnouvellefrance.com/index.php?lg=en
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www.glutenfreebeers.co.uk/
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www.biaglut.com/prodotti/Birra/default.aspx
Nick Stafford's Hambleton Ales <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="
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www.hambletonales.co.uk/
Fine Ale Club <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="
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www.ale4home.co.uk/fine_ale_club.htm
Heron Foods - Beer not available online. Available in Sainsburys Supermarkets.
