Gluten-free Beer
I googled “gluten free beer” and came up with, to my surprise, several beers that are actually gluten free! I have no idea if they are even a tolerable substitute for wheat based beers because none of them, to my knowledge, distribute in Alaska yet. If you are in any of the areas of distribution, try one for me, will ya?
Bard’s Tale Beer
The good news is that this beer is available to be ordered over the internet! The bad news is that apparently the St. Louis company selling the beer isn’t aware that UPS now ships ground to Alaska. The beer: $11.99. Shipping: $37.95 (UPS 2nd day air). Yep.
Ramapo Valley Brewery
No distributer list yet. Only Honey Passover Beer is gluten free. Annoying music on site.
O’Brien Brewing (for the Aussies)
Currently investigating export options
Green’s Gluten Free Beer (UK)
Not yet exporting to US
Fine Ale Club (UK)
Against The Grain is “Britain’s first Gluten Free Beer (gluten 12ppm)” Not sure how they can call it “gluten free,” then list the amount of gluten contained in the beer, but at least they mention it.
New France Beers (Canadian)
Their beer, La Messagère, is brewed from rice and buckwheat. Not much info on the site, though they do say their new site should be up soon.
July 30th, 2005 at 6:38 am
Of course, it will cost you infinity billion dollars to have anything shipped up here.
August 4th, 2005 at 6:25 am
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April 2nd, 2006 at 3:39 pm
In order to settle an old bet, with a friend who appreciates interesting beers, I assembled a case of:
Bard’s Tale Dragon Gold Beer - reminds me of my dad’s homebrew. Sorghum
Lakefront Brewery New Grist Beer - a session beer Sorghum and rice extract
New France La Messagere - a pale ale, rice and buckwheat
Ramapo Valley Brewery Passover Honey beer - Honey, Molasses, Hops
Of course, I got some for myself, too. I would recommend you try each to find the one that suits you best. New France Beers apparently is not interested in the export business, so I was fortunate for the regional proximity to Quebec (New England.) Check each of the companies’ websites for availability.
September 5th, 2006 at 4:55 am
Don’t give up on GF beer. Celiacs are going to learn to brew their own to assure a steady supply because most stores only do rapid turn items. I have developed a truely GF beer using dried chestnmut chips that is easy and tastes great. I’ve worked with people from England to New Zealand on this project.