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<channel><title><![CDATA[Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diet Information at Celiac.com - Comments for article: How Do Gluten-free Beers Compare to Conventional Beers?]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com</link><description /><language>en-us</language><copyright><![CDATA[http://www.celiac.com]]></copyright><generator>N/A</generator><webMaster>scott@celiac.com</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 15:23:31 PDT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #1]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9804</link><description><![CDATA[Nice review of the beers!  Having had all of them, Greens Double Dark, Greens Amber, and New Planet's Off the Grid Pale Ale are my favorites - they taste the most like a 'real beer'. The others are ok; all the New Planet's are pretty tasty, but the Pale Ale tastes the most like a beer. St. Peter's is quite bitter, and they're right that the New Hambleton doesn't really taste like a beer, but it's not unpleasant.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kate at 6:39 am, Fri 4th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kate)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:39:34 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9804</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #2]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9830</link><description><![CDATA[St. Peters is hands down the best. The others are bad to outright repulsive (especially the Green's beers - more like champagne - oh my they are awful). I was particularly disappointed with the much-hyped New Planet beers when I finally tracked them down in Oklahoma (for some reason they are not distributed to Texas). They were not vastly different from Redbridge and Bards with that terrible sorghum aftertaste. A huge disappointment.

The hoppiness of St Peters helps overcome the unpleasant aftertaste left by sorghum. I always liked hoppy and bitter beers, so this does not bother me. It is very difficult to find St Peters in Dallas. I know the Whole Foods at Park Lane had it the last time I went there.

All that said, I'm finding I would rather just drink the Crispin Artisanal Reserve ciders, particularly the one that uses the Irish stout yeast. If you're going to drink sweet carbonated alcoholic beverages, may as well go with the ones that are intended to be that way IMO.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Jared at 6:58 pm, Mon 7th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Jared)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:58:33 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9830</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #3]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9835</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for this comparison. There are two gluten free beers from Spain which were not reviewed, Estrella Damm Daura and Ambar. I have had several of the beers reviewed here, but Daura and Ambar are better by far. If they are not available in the US that is a shame. We can get them here in England.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Kent at 11:41 pm, Mon 7th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Kent)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 Nov 2011 23:41:10 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9835</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #4]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9837</link><description><![CDATA[Thanks for the article.  I've been drinking Red Bridge which I like a bit better than New Grist.  I'll have to try Greens and New Planet brews if I can get them in my area.  Now if they'd just have them on tap in bars.  I guess I'm dreaming!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Debbie Sadel at 2:58 am, Tue 8th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Debbie Sadel)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:58:52 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9837</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #5]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9843</link><description><![CDATA[Ohhh I can't wait to try these!  I'm not a true fan of beer, BUT there are times when one gets a craving for an ice cold, perfectly chilled beer.  Now to find them. Here in Scranton I have tried a drink called Woodchuck.  It is a hard cider that is pretty good, but it's not beer.  Thanks for this article!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Tira at 7:41 am, Tue 8th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Tira)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 08 Nov 2011 07:41:02 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9843</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #6]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9858</link><description><![CDATA[Thank you for the article.  There is also a pretty good blonde pale ale made in in Quebec, Canada called La Messagere. It's made with rice & buckwheat. You can search on-line for the company or La Messagere Beer.  The company, Microbrasserie Nouvelle France, actually makes 3 different GF beers.  I stock up when I visit Montreal.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by John at 9:25 pm, Wed 9th Nov 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (John)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:25:33 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment9858</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #7]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment10016</link><description><![CDATA[Well written article. To followup, Brunehaut Brune and Blonde is now imported in the US.  Brewed from Barley, this Belgium Beer IS real beer. 

This year, the Brunehaut Amber won a Gold Medal at the  US Beer Open. The Blonde won Silver.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Edouard McGrath at 8:28 pm, Fri 2nd Dec 2011)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Edouard McGrath)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:28:40 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment10016</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #8]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment10717</link><description><![CDATA[Enjoyed article...<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Nick Belovics at 12:36 pm, Thu 23rd Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Nick Belovics)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:36:45 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment10717</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #9]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment10728</link><description><![CDATA[Great article. I have tried most of what was reviewed. Unfortunately, I have not seen St. Peter's for sale.  I live in Delaware and travel to Maryland for Bard's since it's not sold here.  I was shocked to find Redbridge receiving such high ratings.  It finishes extremely in bitter tones & has a very metallic taste.  This is aside from the fact that it's made by Anheuser-Busch.  Go for Bard's if you can find it--independent brewer by 2 guys with Celiac, nice cherry finish in my opinion. It's 100% sorghum, how different can one really make that?

Agreed Green's is always a good choice, just wish it wasn't such a big bottle.  I am a fan of New Grist for an easy drinking beer.  Just found New Planet being sold in Maryland. Agreed, if you like hops you'll love Off the Grid Pale Ale! 

Estrella is offered here but it's just ok. Too pricey because an import.  If I was across the pond I'd probably drink it more.  Agree with another rating--don't leave out the ciders.  Really good stuff coming out of WA state and NY.  Spire is a new favorite, it's not sweet!<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Shelby at 5:14 pm, Sat 25th Feb 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Shelby)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:14:14 PST]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment10728</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #10]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment11553</link><description><![CDATA[I'm a non-drinker currently hanging out in Spain, and recently tried Ambar Green gluten-free alcohol-free beer. I don't have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease - was just interested. It was just about passable, but I really wouldn't choose it unless my health dictated it.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Neil at 4:13 am, Sat 26th May 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Neil)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 26 May 2012 04:13:32 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment11553</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #11]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment12126</link><description><![CDATA[Sorghum malt does not cause a bitter flavor by itself, a bit of a funky aftertaste perhaps.  Unfortunately, commercial craft brewers seem to think that people want a bitter beer, when I have found that nearly everyone else prefers a non-bitter to very lightly bitter beer.  

I have tried most of the beers on the list, and like most.  Bards is one with a bitter aftertaste but a shallow starting taste.  Redbridge started off 5years with a nice American style beer, then went very bitter which killed their sales.  They reformulated and now produce a GF beer with only a modest bitter aftertaste.  Estrella is another beer with a strong bitter finish.

Greens is a great beer although pricy.  New Grist is a great session beer that is moderately priced.  The New Planet Tread lightly and Raspberry are excellent, full-flavor beers.  The raspberry is not any where as sweet as the reviewer states.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by gguess at 10:33 am, Sun 22nd Jul 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (gguess)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Jul 2012 10:33:31 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment12126</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment #12]]></title><link>http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment12334</link><description><![CDATA[As a previous responder mentioned, Estrella Damm Daura is absolutely the best gluten-free beer available, at least to my taste. I despise sorghum beers generally; they are not worth the calories and are not just unsatisfying, but downright unpleasant. Daura faintly reminds me of a fresh bottle of Heineken - none of the other gluten-free beers taste like beer at all, and the ciders are barely passable. But Daura is refreshing on a hot summer day, and quite enjoyable, plus offering a heady high. I discovered it at a local gluten-free store where is was pretty pricey. I took the label into my local health food coop, and they now keep it stocked at a very reasonable price. I live in Milwaukee, WI, so Daura is certainly easily available in most US cities if you get the ball rolling at a cooperative retail establishment. I would encourage anyome to try this fine gluten-free beer.<br/><br/>
(Comment posted by Donna at 8:02 am, Mon 6th Aug 2012)]]></description><author>no@spam.com (Donna)</author><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Aug 2012 08:02:26 PDT]]></pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.celiac.com/articles/22712/1/How-Do-Gluten-free-Beers-Compare-to-Conventional-Beers/Page1.html#Comment12334</guid></item></channel></rss>