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What is gluten-free beer?

Recipe

The traditional recipe for beer uses barley and wheat, both of which contain gluten. Brewing with alternative grains such as sorghum, rice or corn results in a gluten-free beer that can still be just as satisfying as the traditional formula.

Definition

Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat and other related grains, such as barley and rye. Gluten gives bread its lovely chewiness, but it also causes major intestinal distress in folks who have celiac disease or are allergic to gluten.

Why care about gluten-free?

Why Care?

Whether or not you have experience with celiac disease or are allergic to gluten, there's a good chance that somebody you know is eating a gluten-free diet. In 2012, a consumer survey found that 18% of adults are buying or consuming products free of gluten, including gluten-free alcohol.

Who's affected?

Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat and other related grains, such as barley and rye. Gluten gives bread its lovely chewiness, but it also causes major intestinal distress in folks who have celiac disease or are allergic to gluten.

Can gluten-free beer really taste good?

Can it really?

Yes! Gone are the days when being allergic to gluten or having celiac disease meant you could no longer enjoy a beer. There are many options on the market today, ranging in style and flavor. Craft brewers have realized that going gluten-free doesn't mean sacrificing flavor.

The Science

As long as yeast has sugars to munch on, it will produce alcohol. The key is finding a grain that has a great flavor profile. Sorghum, has been used to make beer in Africa for centuries, so it's a natural choice as an alternative in brewing gluten-free alcohol.

Great Beer

Doesn't Need

Gluten!

New Grist

Why New Grist?

New Grist is the first beer to be certified gluten-free by the US Government. We envision a world where everyone can enjoy a satisfying beer, even if you are allergic to gluten, without compromising taste or quality.

Ingredients

New Grist Ingredients

We test each batch we brew for gluten content before it is bottled and shipped. We take pride in our brewing process and the quality of the finished product, and it shows. Our beer is among the premier gluten-free beer brands. As the first gluten-free beer to be granted label approval by the US Government in 2006 we are proud to be pioneers in the industry.

Awards

  1. 2011
    Silver Medal for Gluten-Free Beer
    Great American Beer Festival
  2. 2008
    Silver Medal for Gluten-Free Beer
    Great American Beer Festival
    Gold Medal
    Los Angeles County Fair
  3. 2007
    Silver Medal for Gluten-Free Beer
    Great American Beer Festival
    Bronze Medal
    World Beer Championship
  4. 2006
    Gold Medal for Experimental Beer
    Great American Beer Festival
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