Popular Gluten Free Beers (USA)

When you're over 21, and have Celiac disease, you may think that going out to bars with your friends won't fit into your new life. Think again. With the increase of people being diagnosed with Celiac disease, many food and beverage corporations have been able to accommodate our dietary needs.

While there may not be an abundance of gluten free beers to choose from, there are a few choice beers that have received two thumbs up by fellow Celiacs and those who are gluten intolerant.

1. Omission Beers- This beer is brewed with traditional beer ingredients, one of which is designed to remove gluten. Several testimonies from Celiacs and non-Celiacs alike have attested to this beer's great taste. Be forewarned: if you are a highly sensitive Celiac, exercise caution with this beer (http://omissionbeer.com/)
2. Bard's Beers- This beer is known as being the original sorghum malt beer. The founders of Bard's beers are fellow Celiacs, who wanted to make a great tasting gluten free beer that we could enjoy drinking at the bar. If there is one brand that you can trust, it's Bard's beer (source: http://www.bardsbeer.com/)
3. Redbridge beers- Probably the most well-known gluten free beer out of the bunch, Redbridge beers is a smooth tasting beer, made out of sorghum malt. I have been a fan of Redbridge beers, since I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. This gluten free beer is one of the easiest beers to find in your local liquor store (source: http://redbridgebeer.com/about/aboutRedbridge.aspx).

 Having Celiac disease is quite a challenge, especially when it comes to having a night out with friends. However, as the demand to accommodate us grows, the easier it will be for us to go out with our friends, and enjoy a nice drink at the bar or pool table.

Fellow Celiacs in the US: What is your favorite gluten free beer? Where do you purchase it?

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