Grey Fox Brewing Sweeps Gluten-Free Beer Awards at 2023 Canada Cup

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By Jefferson Adams

November 28, 2023
By Jefferson Adams • November 28, 2023

Grey Fox Brewing Sweeps Gluten-Free Beer Awards at 2023 Canada Cup

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Kelowna's Grey Fox Brewing sweeps gluten-free category at Canada Beer Cup. Here's the story.

Caption: Chris Neufeld. Image: Grey Fox Brewing

Celiac.com 11/28/2023 - Brewers from all across Canada descended on Niagara Falls for the 2023 Canada Beer Cup earlier this week. In the final tally, it was Grey Fox Brewing from Kelowna that came out on top, sweeping the gluten-free category with three of its craft beers. This achievement is particularly meaningful for owner and brewmaster, Chris Neufeld, who has celiac disease, and cannot drink traditional beers containing gluten.

The winning beers from Grey Fox Brewing in the gluten-free category were Quick Witted, which earned the gold medal, while Humble Lager and Buckwild Stout received silver and bronze, respectively. This recognition adds to the accolades earned by Quick Witted, which also won gold at the 2023 Canadian Brewing Awards.

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Neufeld expressed the gratification of creating beers that not only cater to those with gluten intolerance, but also stand out in flavor and quality when compared to traditional barley and wheat-based beers. For Neufeld, it was crucial to develop beers that are not only safe for individuals with gluten restrictions, but are also flavorful and competitive in the Canadian beer landscape.

The success of Grey Fox underscores the growing recognition of the high quality of gluten-free and alternative beers, which cater to people with dietary restrictions and preferences. The awards not only validate the quality of Grey Fox Brewing's offerings, but also highlight the diverse and thriving craft beer scene in Kelowna.

Check out Grey Fox at: 105-310 Hiram Walker Ct. and Jackknife at 727 Baillie Avenue, in Kelowna, Canada.

Click here to see a full list of winners from the 2023 Canada Beer Cup.
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Where can you buy this beer that is gluten free?

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