Gluten-free beer is a beer with no gluten content and suitable for coeliacs. A gluten-free beer can be of any type, although it will be brewed with some different ingredients.
At ForBeerLovers we're going to tell you everything you need to know about Gluten Free beer, one of the most popular and widely consumed types of beer in the world.
Characteristics of Gluten-Free Beer
As for its characteristics, they will depend on the type of Gluten Free beer we choose. The aroma, appearance, taste, etc. are usually similar to the original alcoholic beer of the brand we choose. However, the taste is usually similar to that of a traditional beer, but without the foam.
Ingredients of Gluten Free Beer
This type of beer has natural and lager-like ingredients that we know (gluten-free, of course). Its ingredients will depend on the type of Gluten Free beer you choose. We recommend that you find out about the ingredients of another beer, as it is usually this type of beer that is made without alcohol.
How it is made
To make a Gluten Free beer, you must first learn how to make a beer with.
You should know that there are two types of Gluten Free beer, depending on how it is brewed:
- Beers made with gluten-free grains (buckwheat, sorghum, millet, quinoa, etc.)
- Beers made from grains that do contain gluten such as wheat or barley but through an enzymatic process are able to reduce the gluten from it.
The 3 best brands of Gluten Free beer
We conclude this article by talking about the most outstanding Gluten Free beer brands of the moment. Although there is a wide variety of options, here we are going to leave you with a list of the 3 best ones you have to try, yes or yes!
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La Virgen Madrid Lager: In this version suitable for coeliacs, it combines the 5 malts fermented at low temperature, using the classic style of open fermenters resting at zero degrees for more than 40 days. It has an alcohol content of 5.2%.
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Daura: Daura was launched in 2006. Since then it has received numerous awards from prestigious international competitions, being recognized as the best gluten-free beer.
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Mahou Five Star Gluten Free: A Five Star flavour suitable for coeliacs while keeping the flavour of its sister Mahou Five Stars intact. We maintain the same features and the same production processes that have accompanied us since 1969.
