Gluten intolerance and Coeliac disease need not stop you from enjoying a good beer. Not anymore.
Your gluten-free options go way beyond tasteless lagers these days. Some of the punchiest and most memorable craft beers are now totally gluten-free.
If you’re wondering why regular beer isn’t suitable, even the best craft ale, it’s due to it being made with barley and other products like wheat.
A beer branded "gluten-free" means that it contains 20ppm (parts per million) of gluten or less. So whether it’s a lifestyle choice or a requirement, you can avoid gluten but still kick back with a tasty cold one.
UPDATE:We've added the eminently drinkable XPA from Five Points to our list below. It was one of our lower ABV faves since its launch, but went gluten-free in April 2023.
Some may be brewed from low-gluten ingredients from the beginning, while others are made as per normal but have the gluten removed later. In our taste test, we didn’t notice any difference with any of these beers.
As a bonus for some drinkers, many gluten-free beers are also vegan friendly. Here's our pick of the best gluten-free beers below.
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Best gluten-free beers
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