With a rising global population of gluten-intolerant and gluten-sensitive people, the food and beverage sector has been updating its product portfolio to introduce gluten-free options for this consumer-demographic. While the food sector adapted fast, the beverage sector has been facing hurdles in offering a customised product portfolio.
When it comes to beer, many breweries, yet not enough, have introduced gluten-free brewed options in the market. Here are five popular gluten-free beers you should try
1. Peak Buster Double IPA
One of the many gluten-free beers from the Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing Company, this IPA is an award-winning brew. It is brewed from malted rice, millet and buckwheat and hops varieties of Summit, Azacca, Centennial and Eureka. The beer packs a tropical citrus punch, and is bottled at 9% ABV.
2. Forager Pale Ale
The Canada-based Whistler Brewing Co. has brewed Forager Pale Ale to add a gluten-free option to its beer portfolio. The beer offers a malt character with pleasant hop notes. Hop varieties of Bravo, Sterling, Cascade and Centennial have been used in its brewing process. The beer is bottled at 5% ABV and is available at selective outlets in Canada.
3. Dark Ale
Ground Breaker Brewing, a Portland-based dedicated gluten-free brewery offers an award-winning beer called Dark Ale. The brew packs a roasty flavour with an aroma of chocolate and dark fruits, using ingredients like dark roasted chestnuts and lentils. The beer is bottled at 5.5% ABV and is available globally.
4. English Pale Ale
The UK-based Autumn Brewing Co. offers a gluten-free English Pale Ale which is brewed from Californian rice malts, traditional English hops and quinoa. Bittersweet in flavour, this light golden ale is bottled at 4.6% ABV.
5. Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer by the Australia-based Billabong Brewing has a strong ginger flavour profile. Refreshing and low on alcohol content, the beer is bottled at 4.5% ABV. It contains no artificial preservatives or additives and is recommended to be consumed fresh. The brewery offers two more gluten-free brews – Australia’s Pale Ale and Blonde.
While Indian beer labels do not offer any gluten-free bottled or canned beers yet, you can find gluten-free craft brews at microbreweries in the country’s metropolitan cities!
