Brian Nagele
Beer is one of the most delightful beverages in the world. Humans have been drinking beer for thousands of years, and it isn’t going to change anytime soon.
Unfortunately, almost all beer is made with gluten, making it difficult for people who are gluten intolerant or have digestive problems to consume beer.
That’s why gluten-free beers are such a blessing. They allow people who can’t drink regular beer to enjoy this fantastic beverage’s taste and experience. I will share my top nine picks for the best gluten-free beers.
Each of these beers is delicious and gluten-free. I highly recommend each of the beers on this list. I have tried them all and think they are all delicious for different reasons.
These beers are safe for those with gluten intolerances. Keep in mind, however, that some beers are gluten reduced, not totally gluten free. This means that they have such little gluten that they should be safe, but if you have a serious allergy you may want to proceed with caution!
Ghostfish Brewing Company Grapefruit IPA
The Ghostfish Brewing Company from Seattle, Washington, has been operating since 2014.
Ghost Fish Brewing Company brews its grapefruit IPA with Cascade, Chinook, and Simcoe hops, and it has a 6.5% alcohol by volume and 45 international bitterness units.
I find the Grapefruit IPA an excellent beer. The Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine gave it high ratings, as well.
The IPA won accolades each year from 2015 to 2021. The beer is unfiltered and has a hazy appearance. It is also vegan-friendly.
I enjoy the taste of this beer. It is very citrusy, has a strong grapefruit flavor, and the hops are also very noticeable.
I think the bitter taste of the hops pairs well with the tartness of the grapefruit. The beer is also very refreshing and easy to drink. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a gluten-free IPA.
Holidaily BuckWit Belgian Witbier
Holidaily Brewing is located in Golden, Colorado, and started brewing in 2016.
Holidaily BuckWit brews its Belgian Witbier’s bucket with buckwheat, orange peel, coriander, and hops.
It has a 4.8% alcohol by volume and is 16 international bitterness units. The beer is unfiltered and has a cloudy appearance.
The BuckWit Belgian Witbier is one of my favorite beers on this list. I love the taste of buckwheat, which gives this beer a unique flavor.
The orange peel and coriander also add to the flavor and make this beer very refreshing.
I would recommend this beer to anyone, including those who want a gluten-free witbier. Don’t forget to use the proper glass for this beer.
Ground Breaker Brewing Dark Ale
Ground Breaking Brewing is located in Portland, Oregon, and started brewing in 2011.
Ground Breaker Brewing brews its Dark Ale with chocolate, roasted malts, and Cascade hops.
It has a 5.8% alcohol by volume and 35 international bitterness units. The beer is unfiltered and has a dark brown appearance.
The Dark Ale from Ground Breaker Brewing is an excellent choice for people who want a gluten-free beer that tastes like a dark ale.
The chocolate and roasted malt give this beer a rich flavor that I like to savor with deserts. The Cascade hops add a pleasant bitterness to the beer.
Stone Brewing Delicious IPA Gluten Reduced
Stone Brewing is in Escondido, California, and began brewing in 1996. Stone Brewing uses Cascade, Chinook, and Simcoe hops in their Delicious IPA.
The beer has a 7.7% alcohol by volume and is 50 international bitterness units. It is filtered and has a clear appearance.
The Delicious IPA from Stone Brewing is an excellent choice if you love your IPAs and would like to avoid ingesting too much gluten. This is a gluten reduced beer, so if you have a serious allergy this may not be your best pick!
The hops give this beer a pleasant bitterness, and the flavor is very well balanced.
The Delicious IPA is one of the best gluten-reduced beers and I like to rotate it with the Ghostfish IPA with my meals.
Two Brothers Artisan Brewing Prairie Path Golden Ale
Two Brothers Artisan Brewing operates in Warrenville, Illinois, and began brewing in 1996.
Two Brothers uses malted barley, corn, and hops to brew the Prairie Path Golden Ale.
It has a 5.1% alcohol by volume and is 20 international bitterness units, and the beer is filtered and has a clear appearance.
The Prairie Path Golden Ale is an excellent choice for people who want a sweeter ale.
I find that malted barley and corn give this beer a nice flavor while the hops add a tasty bitterness to the beer.
Burning Brothers Brewing Roasted Coffee Strong Ale
Burning Brothers Brewing operates in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and brewed its first beer in 2012.
Burning Brothers uses coffee, chocolate, and roasted malts to produce their Roasted Coffee Strong Ale.
It has a 7.5% alcohol by volume and is 35 international bitterness units. The beer is unfiltered and has a dark brown appearance.
The Roasted Coffee Strong Ale from Burning Brothers Brewing is an excellent choice if you, like me, sometimes like your beer to taste like coffee. The coffee and chocolate give this beer a rich flavor.
The roasted malt provides this beer with an appealing bitterness. I think Burning Brothers is one of the best gluten-free strong ales. You should use a stein to drink it.
Ipswich Ale Brewery G Free Saison
Ipswich Ale Brewery operates in Ipswich, Massachusetts, and opened for business in 1991.
Ipswich Ale Brewery uses sorghum syrup, rice, and hops to brew the G Free Saison.
It has a 4.5% alcohol by volume and is 30 international bitterness units. The beer is unfiltered and has a cloudy appearance.
The G Free Saison from Ipswich Ale Brewery is an excellent choice for people who enjoy a Saison that tastes a bit sweet.
The sorghum syrup and rice give this beer a nice flavor. I also like how hoppy this beer is. The hoppiness provides a refreshing aftertaste to each sip.
Omission Beer Ultimate Light Golden Ale
Omission Brewing operates in Portland, Oregon, and began brewing in 2012.
The Ultimate Light Golden Ale is brewed with Cascade and Willamette hops. It has a 4.6% alcohol by volume and is 20 international bitterness units, and the beer is filtered and has a clear appearance.
The Ultimate Light Golden Ale from Omission Brewing is an outstanding choice for people who enjoy the sweet taste of golden ales.
The Cascade and Willamette hop gives this beer a unique finish. I love drinking this beer with a burger and fries because its flavor is very well-balanced.
Redbridge Gluten-Free Sorghum Beer
Redbridge Gluten-Free Sorghum Beer is brewed by Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis, Missouri.
It has a 4.0% alcohol by volume and is 10 international bitterness units, and the beer is filtered and has a clear appearance.
The Redbridge Gluten-Free Sorghum Beer is a fantastic choice for people who want a gluten-free beer that is light and refreshing.
I like the nice flavor that sorghum gives this beer and the slight bitterness of the hops.
Informative article. Thank you.
In addition to.being diagnosed for celiac, I also have a liver condition which prohibits alcohol use. Would you know of any beers or wines which are both gluten-free and alcohol free?
Gratefully,
Jim