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Top 10 Gluten-Free Beers

Top 10 Gluten-Free Beers

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Going gluten-free doesn’t mean you have to give up having a few brews now and then. There are now more quality gluten-free beers on the market than ever. Here are the top 10 gluten-free beers.

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Photo credit: redbidgebeer.com

1. Redbridge

This red lager is brewed by Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis using alternative gluten-free grain sorghum.

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2. Harvester Fresh Hop IPA

Harvester is a unique brewery in Portland, Oregon, that uses locally grown chestnuts, hops, oats and sorghum to make its gluten-free beers. The IPA is piney and pungent, but other offerings include a chocolaty dark ale and a citrusy and nutty pale ale.

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3. New Planet Tread Lightly

Brewed in Boulder, Colo., this blonde ale is a flavorful and crisp cider-beer hybrid.

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4. New Planet Beer’s Pale Ale

Crisp and hoppy, this gluten-free beer earns its place in the craft-brewed ales aisle.

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5. Bard’s Tale Dragon’s Gold

Fans of Newcastle will love this brown ale made in Buffalo, N.Y. Ingredients include sorghum, yeast, hops and water for a bold flavor.

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6. Dogfish Head Tweason’ale

For those who prefer a fruity beer, this one incorporates sorghum, strawberries and honey. The fruitiness is balanced by mild hoppy tones, resulting in an interesting gluten-free sweet beer option.

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7. Sprecher Brewing Co. Shakparo Ale

This West African-style ale was created using sorghum and millet for Milwaukee’s African World Festival, but it was so popular that the brewery made it a regular. It has a tangy, refreshing taste.

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8. Brunehaut Ambree

This Belgian brewery has found a way to use barley in its ales and extract gluten after the fact. This amber ale is a tasty option for those with gluten allergies.

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9. Brunehaut Bio Blonde

A well-balanced Tripel is a welcome addition to the gluten-free world. This is another option that is a great beer overall, but happens to be gluten-free.

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10. Green’s Endeavor

Made with Belgian candi sugars and Belgian yeast, this rich and flavorful beer’s fan base expands beyond the gluten-intolerant: you’ll find many regular beer lovers enjoying it as well!