Struggling to Find Gluten-Free Beer or Beverages? Try Mead!

As more people discover a previously unknown sensitivity to wheat, rye, and barley, gluten-free desserts, drinks, and snacks inevitably follow the appearance of celiac-friendly foods on grocery store shelves. After all, nobody likes to live on a restricted diet without being able to indulge now and then! As many people living on gluten-free diets know, it can be hard to find craft brew drinks that really satisfy. Gluten-free beer, wine, and spirits are now available more widely than ever before, but what drinks are safe for celiacs or those sensitive to wheat and related foods? Beer (Gluten-Free Brands) In general, beer is not a good beverage for those watching their gluten intake. Beer is typically made with barley, one of the foods that can trigger a reaction in those sensitive to gluten! Historically, it’s been hard to find gluten-free beer, but more recently, various craft beers have begun to fill a much-needed void in the drinking world. While some gluten-free beers are bland, many are surprisingly tasty and liquor stores are starting to take note and order them. Make sure you check whether a beer was made with specifically gluten-free ingredients if you are a celiac sufferer, as some gluten-free beers have the gluten filtered out and this filtering process doesn’t always work smoothly. Wine (Most Non-Dessert Wines) While wine itself is gluten-free, certain brands of dessert wines aren’t safe if you’re looking to reduce your gluten intake. Added colours and flavours like those found in sweeter wines can contain gluten, and while the amounts may be in trace quantities, true celiacs who have severe reactions to even trace...