Popular Gluten-Free Beer Brands
Several gluten-free beer brands are frequently recommended by users. Glutenberg, a Canadian brand, is highly praised for its variety and quality of beers, including their Red Ale, Stout, and IPA [3:1]
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[3:4]. Ghostfish Brewing Company, based in Seattle, is another popular choice, known for its Grapefruit Ale and other offerings
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[3:8]. Holidaily Brewing Company is also mentioned as one of the best craft gluten-free beer producers
[4:4].
Availability and Distribution
The availability of these beers can vary depending on your location. For example, Glutenberg beers are available at some BevMo locations [3:1], while Holidaily beers can be found in places like Sprouts in Arizona
[5:5]. Ghostfish has a brewery in Seattle, making it more accessible to those in the area
[3:8]. If you are looking for specific brands, checking local liquor stores or specialty beer shops may increase your chances of finding them.
Alternative Options
For those who might not have access to the aforementioned brands, Lakefront Brewery's New Grist Pilsner is another option that is widely appreciated [3:9]
[5:4]. Additionally, Divine Science is noted for those residing in California
[5:7].
Gluten-Removed Beers
It's worth noting that some individuals advise against gluten-removed beers, as they may still contain trace amounts of gluten that could affect those with severe intolerances or celiac disease [5:2]. Instead, sticking to fully gluten-free options is recommended for those with strict dietary restrictions.
Finding Local Options
If you're interested in exploring more local options, consider using online resources such as the USA Gluten-Free Brewery List [5:1] to find breweries near you that specialize in gluten-free beers. This can help you discover new favorites and support local businesses.
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Trying to put together a list of gf beer that actually tastes decent.
Any recs?
That’s because Daura is a gluten removed beer. They brew regular beer and then break down the protein.
Yes! I’ve never had a true start to finish gluten free beer that tasted good.
Glutenberg stout! As a (former) Guinness lover, this scratches the itch.
I bought every stout I could find Glutenberg, Ghostfish, Ground Breaker, Birely and Greens and I did a blind taste test. Glutenberg won! It’s delicious; I love the coffee and molasses notes in it.
Lakefront New Grist Pilsner
They just came out with a GF IPA that is great if you are into that sorta thing
Ghostfish grapefruit ale.
A great staple. Though I have to give the top spot to some seasonals. Mosaic Fresh Hop IPA is phenomenal but unfortunately a very limited release. It Came From The Haze pops up more often and that's solid as well. Still, the Grapefruit comes in a very reasonably priced 6 pack so it gets bonus points for value.
My all time favorite is the Glutenberg red ale. It’s unfortunately very hard to come by in the US, but I stock up whenever I’m in Canada. I also really love Ghostfish beers. And if you’re ever in Seattle you should stop by the Ghostfish brewery.
I can find it but I always have to travel. I have so many bars within walking distance and it’s never stocked in one of those.
Holidaily's Beulah Red Ale is a crazy good red - unfortunately they don't distribute to WA. But yeah, hard to complain too much when Ghostfish is in our back yard.
If you have one nearby, Glutenberg red is always at my local Bevmo.
Having a gluten intolerance sucks. I’ve never had beer since most of them are made with wheat. I know that there’s some gf options, but I’ve never tried any out. Anyone have recommendations?
Second this. My wife is celiac and I'm not. I just straight up like their stuff. No other GF brewery where I can say it about ALL of their beer.
Ghostfish, Groundbreaker, and Gutenberg are my big 3. If you’re in the Portland OR area I can make more recs but I don’t think anything else gets a very wide distribution.
I’ll try those. Thanks for the recommendations! Also I’m in Ohio so I don’t think I can get anything from Portland haha
If you ever make your way out here, we’ve got a ton of gluten free beer and food available. DM me I’ll give you the whole list lol.
Holidaily is the best craft gluten free beer on the market. Check it out!
I get good reactions to Glutenberg at my bar from the GF crowd.
Yep and they offer Blonde, Red ale, Stout, White ale, Pale ale, Ipa, and double IPA. Not bad stuff for sure. New Planet is also decent though I don't think they have as many styles.
Which style do you recommend? I know nothing haha
I’ll definitely try that out. Thanks!
la gosa rita from lakefront brewery in mke is widely loved
Lakefront rules. Really good group of people.
Depending on the severity of your intolerance, gluten reduced beers might be alright. Stone Delicious IPA is widely available. Zero Gravity Little Wolf Pale Ale is pretty good too but I'm not sure how big their distribution range is
First off, I recommend you avoid gluten-removed beers. I’ve made that mistake and won’t be making it again.
Redbridge is a fine substitute for something like a Budweiser.
I’m a big fan of Glutenberg, out of Canada. They make a good stout, and the White is reminiscent of a German hefeweizen. I’m not really fond of their Blonde, but if you like Corona it kinda tastes like that.
Seconding Glutenberg! They have a good IPA as well.
Thank you so much!
New Grist Beer,by Lakefront brewing out of Milwaukee
Holidaily Favorite Blonde or Big Henry Hazy IPA
I'm in AZ and can find these at Sprouts and several liquor stores
If you're in CA, Divine Science is legit
Here's a list of GF breweries across the US
https://miglutenfreegal.com/gluten-free-beer-review-from-chicago/#USAGFBreweryList
Not many that I have found are good. I went over to Ciders since most are Gluten free.
That was part of my reason for sharing… when I was diagnosed 12+ yrs ago giving up good beer was one of the hardest parts. Thankfully there are some good options now… the problem is the distribution and availability of good GF beer is very regionally hit or miss.
That is how it is here in TX. Michelob. Ultra Gluten free is ok.
Check out my totally subjective, entirely un-scientific, East coast (US) biased ratings of (totally) gluten free beer available across the US. I know there are a bunch of West Coast GF Breweries I haven’t tried yet, always looking for recommendations. Do you agree with my recommendations/ratings? Am I way off? Is my rating scale absurd? Is anyone else a card member of the “Never Sorghum” community? Also worth noting the (largely) international differences in what qualifies as “Gluten Free”, in the US by legal definition it cannot be brewed with any gluten containing ingredients whereas in the UK and elsewhere it is a parts per million (PPM) threshold so the enzyme approach to “remove gluten” to be considered GF. I’ve focused on totally GF beers.
Agree with almost all of these (for those I've tried), but am surprised to see where Green's landed on your list; it really is one of my favorites (except their IPA)! Which varieties have you sampled? What I don't like, however, is the price. Cheapest I can find is $6.99 USD for a 16.9oz bottle...oof. Makes for a nice, rare treat though.
Recently found a place I can get most varieties of Holidaily and was stoked. Finally a GF stout within reach! My state's liquor distributors do not bring in the Glutenberg stout, so had to pick up a bunch on my last trip to SoCal. Not "great", but hey, it's a GF stout. Would love a nitrogen GF stout, but know I'm dreaming with that one. Ghostfish is great, although not available in my state, either (friend picked up a bunch for me when she was on her way back from Seattle).
Great post!
I’ve tried most of the Green’s over the years. I used to think more highly of them, not sure if it my palate has improved with great GF beers available (some places), if they’ve changed their product, or my hatred of sorghum has become unmanageable.
Ghost fish out of Seattle is great.
Agreed! Definitely worthy of the rating “Bring a suitcase ”
I'm a big fan of craft beers and the brewery scene. My girlfriend also loves to go out and grab a drink in a great environment. However, she is gluten intolerant, which really limits our options. It is pretty unfair for me to consistently bring her out to a place that only has maybe one non-beer option for her at best, and while I like an occasional cider, I don't want to go to a cidery every weekend. After some research, I realized that there are a lot of beers that have very low levels of gluten, such as most mega-produced light beers. Since she just has an intolerance of gluten, and is not celiac or allergic, she can definitely drink one or two beers that are low in gluten. Most research I do just points me to totally gluten free beers that a Celiac could drink, which are not regularly available at most breweries. But I did find that Blonde Ales and Mexican Lagers are typically lower in gluten. Any advice on other beer styles that are most likely safe? When looking at a craft beer menu, do you have any tricks to identify what beers may be relatively low in gluten? Obviously stay away from Wheat beers, and it seems that lower ABV options are probably better, but any other help will be appreciated!
There are some breweries that use a particular enzyme that reduces gluten during the brewing process. Not sure where you're located, but if I were you I would ask around at breweries you like (basically just ask if they gluten reduce some or all of their beers). Many of the breweries that use the enzyme don't advertise it readily so you'll definitely need to ask.
I'm in Denver and my wife is Celiac, but she can drink one or two gluten-reduced beers. Cerebral is one of my favorite breweries here, and I had been going there for years before I realized they gluten reduce literally every beer they make. I found out just from overhearing a conversation between another person and the bartender
Yep, the hoops required to advertise gluten reduced or free is a lot so most breweries who use the enzyme don’t advertise it but you can ask ahead of time and see how she does with it. Goes by many names but common ones are brewers clarex and biofine.
The TTB is particularly opinionated on this topic, so you can’t really advertise gluten reduced / free even if it qualifies under those parameters if it contains gluten containing cereals. But yes, that enzyme works to reduce the product to undetectable levels.
Right - unfortunate but I suppose it makes sense. Some breweries that use the enzyme will still advise Celiacs against drinking their beer, although it's generally safe imo unless your sensitivity level is very extreme.
Odd13 is another local brewery that does reduced gluten beers btw
Stone Delicious IPA is gluten reduced. Omission Brewing is all gluten free. Not very good, but gluten free.
As well as the Double Delicious and Delicious Citrus. Any of the Stone beers with “Delicious” in the name will be gluten reduced
I would search out a Japanese lager or "rice lager". Not everyone does them but they're delicious and very low/no gluten.
I think all of Duckfoot's beers out of San Diego are either reduced or free. I think it was that their brewer came down with a gluten sensitivity so he treats an his beers to be gluten free/reduced.
Exactly the same on a commercial scale. The “pro” version is called Brewers Clarex.
White Deer are gluten free
Lots of places are using enzymes to make gluten reduced beers that taste great. One is called clarity-ferm, ask your local breweries if they make one or know who is.
My totally biased, not even a tiny bit scientific, east coast (US) biased, woefully incomplete list of gluten-free breweries/beers that I’ve tried one or more of their beers and/or visited their brewery. My wife and I travel a fair bit for both work and pleasure, and we often work our trips around visiting GF breweries. When possible I try to fly with a spare empty suitcase when I know I’m going to visit a GF brewery to bring some home (since there aren’t any GF breweries anywhere in the southeast, looking at you North Carolina!)
So I’ll use the very exacting rating system as follows: • “Bring a Spare Suitcase” = Fantastic, stock up on their great beer when you can. • “Sure I’ll grab some to go” = good but not great. • “One was good enough for me, thanks” = perfectly serviceable just not that good. (Almost always sorghum based) • “I’ll just have a cider, thanks” = just not good (IMHO), the gluten free beer world is a small boat so hate to hate on those at least trying, but unfortunately not everyone gets a trophy. • “Fancy a second date” = beers I had once while traveling that I either haven’t been able to find since then or I’d like to try it again before passing judgement.
Bring a Spare Suitcase:
Holidaily (Golden, CO): I’ve had the majority of their different styles over the years despite not living in the Denver metro area… I’ll put it this way: When we moved most recently we did seriously look at moving to the Golden area and being close to Holidaily was a serious consideration in house buying. Infer what you want about their beer from that. I’ve heard their founder leads the GF Brewers Guild that is supporting the growing industry.
Ghostfish (Seattle): We visited their brewery a few years ago and they had a Belgian Quad as their “X” beer (apparently that’s what they call one offs and trial beers) I had had a few of their beers before and was a fan but that seal it for me, when GF breweries reach that level of novelty and deliciousness, I’m in love.
Lucky Pigeon (Biddeford, ME): It’s a relatively new brewery in an up-and-coming old mill town. All the beer we’ve had has been fantastic. They don’t really have much distribution out of the state yet but a very solid option.
Alt Brewing (Madison, WI): They are just a really solid all around brewer. Everything was very good but the one that put them over the top for me was a fantastic Earl Grey Pale Ale. I could drink that every day.
Sure I’ll Grab Some to Go:
Glutenberg (Montreal): Glutenberg is good, consistent, beer that has some of the best distribution at least on the East coast of the US. I do like all of their beers, except the Gose unfortunately. I haven’t yet made it to their brasserie (it’s in Quebec after all) but definitely it’s on the trip list.
Aurochs (Pittsburgh area): For me Aurochs is perfectly serviceable and tastes fine… they just aren’t very adventurous (IMHO). They seem comfortable, they have some regional distribution, they have a few solid consistent options, why rock the boat?! To be fair the time I visited them in person they said they had a new beer coming out the following week, but whatever they said it was going to be wasn’t very memorable either.
Red Leaf (tiny town in VT): I’ve bumped them up, wasn’t over the moon about their beers tho they had one with maple syrup that was decent. But we visited them when they were relatively new and in the middle of Covid so giving them the benefit of the doubt and want to support a small brewery trying to find their way.
One was good enough for me, thanks:
Moonshrimp (Portland, OR): My wife got me a few bottles when visiting for work and they also traveled to Alaska and then home. They had lots of air miles by the time I tried them but they just weren’t that good. All that traveling certainly didn’t do it any favors and perhaps is an unfair sample ti judge but I was very, meh, about them.
Groundbreaker (Portland, OR): I’ve tried their beers a few times (haven’t made it to their brewery yet, so perhaps poor comparison) and haven’t been wowed. I had an entire 4 pack explode in the trunk of my car on the way from the grocery store home, so perhaps the stale beer smell I had to contend with for a few weeks is also unfairly biasing my opinion too.
I’ll Just Have a Cider Thanks:
Red bridge: what would you expect for a sorghum based beer by Budweiser/InBev
Greens (UK): I try to want to like it, it’s just not good. The last one I had I honestly couldn’t tell if the beer was skunked or just that bad, I think I’ve only ever sent two beers back to the bar in my life and that was one.
Fancy a Second Date?
Yoga Pants (KCMO?) i always remember nice yoga pants, I mean beer called Yoga Pants… I don’t even remember her name, I mean the brewery.
Glutenator (SLC, UT) We stoped by the brewery on the last trip through Salt Lake City and they had stopped making Glutenator. The rest of the brewery was traditional gluten-heavy, but I did miss it. Maybe it will come back someday.
Obviously my GF beer footprint has a decidedly US east coast bias. I’m due for a west coast GF brewery road trip extravaganza to try those I haven’t found distributed east of the Mississippi. What other GF breweries would you rate using my very exacting rating scale?
Im not so good at understanding what's truly gluten free but if you haven't tried Irusu rice lager from Wiseacre in memphis you should! It's ridiculously good
It doesn’t appear to be gluten free unfortunately, there is a common misconception that beer brewed with rice means it’s gluten free; the rice isn’t the issue, it is the barley/traditional malts that is what makes most beer gluten containing. (Obviously wheat bears and Hefeweizens are like gluten plus). It’s a bit like fried rice, the rice isn’t the issue, it’s the gluten containing soy sauce that makes it not safe (ignoring cross contamination).
That said there is a really good GF restaurant in south Memphis not a far walk from the Loraine Motel memorial that was excellent and had amazing GF pancake/waffles. So there are good GF options, hopefully if there is enough of a market perhaps in the future someone will start a GF brewery in the area too.
Ah gotcha, so fair. I have asymptomatic celiac so I almost never know! But I should be more careful
If you get a chance, try Mutantis in Portland Oregon. Started by one of the founders of Ghostfish. They have some great beers. I'm only celiac by marriage, so I am comparing them against non-gf breweries too.
Thanks for the recommendation, I look forward to trying it out.
Holidaily Fat Randy is my favorite one I’ve tried.
When I try to explain how good and creative GF beer can be I point to a Ghost Pepper Saison that Holidaily did a while back or a Belgian Quad that Ghostfish tried. As the saying goes anything (any traditional microbrewery) can do gluten free breweries can do (at least as good as if not) better.
I agree! Anddd those two are my two favorite GF breweries so far.
Departed Souls Brewing out of Jersey City, New Jersey is my favorite.
I forgot about them, I’ve had one of their winter beers I think it was. Good stuff
Martin City Brewing is the Yoga Pants and it is delicious.
I think all of your options are good, and to not repeat the above, I would also throw in...
Shameless plug here, but check out the xGluted app (www.xgluted.com) to find all these favorite breweries and see the highest rated GF beer. You can set your profile to ONLY see dedicated GF breweries, bars, restaurants, and stores - as we also track gluten-reduced beer for folks with just sensitivities.
NEFF and Orange Bicycle are the next two we plan to visit. Thanks for the great adds!!
Based on your spelling of celiac, I'm guessing you're maybe in Europe? Europe generally allows beers that are gluten reduced to be labelled gluten free. Gluten reduced beers are beers where they use the fermentation and enzymes to break down the gluten. This results in them testing low for gluten, but it is currently unclear if that means the gluten is broken down enough for it to be safe for someone with celiac.
If you ever get the chance Armored Cow Brewing in Charlotte had the most selection of gluten-free beer I’ve ever seen and it was fucking delicious. I mean gf hazy IPAs, cinnamon lager, coffee stout. I dream of that place 🗿
What brands of beer have you been drinking? Are they brewed from sorghum or other non-glutenous grains? Or, is the gluten removed in the brewing process like in Omission? I’ve had issues with the latter.
My mom has this problem and skips Omission but can go wild at gf breweries (she visited one in Portland I believe)
Stone Delicious IPA, Damm Daura, and Glutenburg Stout always make me feel sick too. Omission doesn't hurt me as much as those.
Edit: I'm not celiac or allergic to wheat btw
I can’t do any of the “gluten removed” ones. Glutenberg is my go to, since it tastes like real beer 😜
Fully gf beer
If it's not gluten removed, Probably something else or beer/alcohol in general has a bloating/inflammatory effect
This. There’s a difference between gluten-free beer and gluten-removed beer.
My boyfriend who is gluten free only really trusts Glutenberg and Red-Bridge :) he likes them both!
I did too and stopped drinking them completely
Yessss glutenberg is a good beer.
I also love Greens Amber Ale. Expensive but so worth it.
Two brothers prairie path is good too.
Full celiacs shouldn't drink that. Beers that say crafted to remove gluten aren't 100% gluten free. Might be safe for those borderline celiac but for full on celiacs it's gotta be 100% gluten free
I loved amber ales when I wasn’t Gluten Free and I haven’t found one, I’ll look for Greens though!
Now that I’ve found Glutenberg stout and sour, I rarely touch Redbridge. I’m still looking for that Glutenberg red…
You haven't had the red yet? The Whole Foods in Florida carry their entire line. In Texas the distributor is not quite so thorough though. My fave is definitely the pale ale
Can't find a glutenburg red either
They have a glutenberg SOUR? never seen that befre
Yeah, I always thought this was a little musty tasting.
My favorite was Omission IPA (gluten reduced), but they changed distributors or something because I can't find it in the NE any longer.
Omission is off the table for me due to the residual unverified gluten content. I drank it for a while though until I realized where problems were coming from. Super tasty.
I was coming here to say this! If anyone has an opportunity to go, their location in the Greenwood Village, Colorado also has an awesome fully gluten free restaurant called JustBe in it!
Holidaily fat randy and hazy IPA, glutenberg IPa and stout, ghostfish grapefruit IPA are my favorites
Duckfoot Brewery
Ghostfish Brewing Company
100% non gluten products - Ground Breaker Brewery
gluten-free beer near me
Here are some key considerations for finding gluten-free beer:
Local Breweries: Check if there are any local breweries that specialize in gluten-free beers. Many craft breweries now offer gluten-free options.
Beer Styles: Familiarize yourself with gluten-free beer styles. Common types include sorghum, rice, millet, and buckwheat-based beers.
Retail Stores: Visit local liquor stores or supermarkets that have a good selection of craft beers. Many now have dedicated gluten-free sections.
Online Resources: Use apps or websites like Untappd or Beer Advocate to search for gluten-free beers and see user reviews and ratings.
Social Media and Forums: Join local gluten-free groups on social media or forums to get recommendations from others in your area.
Recommendation: If you're looking for specific brands, consider trying Omission Brewing Co. or Glutenberg, both of which are well-regarded for their gluten-free offerings. You can also ask staff at local bars or restaurants if they carry gluten-free options.
If you're unsure about availability, calling ahead to local establishments can save you time and help you find the best options nearby.
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