DoctorDave 0 Posted January 23, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 23, 2005 Hey all, I'm just wondering if anyone has been able to order any gluten-free beer. I've emailed several places (greens gluten-free beer, Bardsbeer, la massagere (sp?), etc). Bardsbeer is only a distributer in states that i'm not living in. I live in michigan. I'm content w/ my rum and cokes, but would love to have a beer. Let me know Thanks Dave Gluten free since 2 years old...... Link to post Share on other sites
kdskaggs 0 Posted January 23, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 23, 2005 Hi, My daughter is 12 and obviously doesn't drink beer but on the list of foods to avoid from our doctor is caramel color which is in coke. Do you tolerate caramel color? Thank you. Kenda Link to post Share on other sites
lovegrov 151 Posted January 23, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 23, 2005 Caramel color is one of those celiac urban legends. It's either always gluten-free or 99 percent so. And Coke and Pepsi are definitely gluten-free. richard Link to post Share on other sites
MySuicidalTurtle 3 Posted January 23, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 23, 2005 Isn't that only for America? Link to post Share on other sites
kdskaggs 0 Posted January 23, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 23, 2005 Thank you, Richard. It's good to know these things. She rarely drinks pop but it's nice to know that I don't have to refuse her on the rare occasions she asks for it. Kenda Link to post Share on other sites
celiacfreeman 0 Posted January 24, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 24, 2005 I would love to order beer as well. Used to live in Michigan in Virginia now. The Rampa vally can be ordered but does not taste like beer. Let me know if you find anything PLEASE Link to post Share on other sites
Sharon C. 0 Posted January 27, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 27, 2005 I read somewhere that Heineken is gluten-free. IS that just a rumour, or is it true? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
tedinmich 0 Posted January 31, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 31, 2005 La Messagere will not ship to the US, however, you can buy it in Canada at the LCB, (Liquor Control Board) It's better than Ramapo, but its not Budweiser. Give it a shot. It's 5 minutes from the Windsor Tunnel Link to post Share on other sites
VegasCeliacBuckeye 2 Posted February 1, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted February 1, 2005 Coke from a Soda gun gives me a reaction. I have heard there is wheat in the the soda syrup, but not the bottles. Rampo Beer was pretty good (I havent had beer for 8 years, so what do I care?) Link to post Share on other sites
Sterndogg 0 Posted February 1, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted February 1, 2005 I've ordered the Ramapo Valley Honey Lager before and it was ok. It tasted like Mead and at the time was really sweet and not like a lager at all! I guess I was expecting too much! I've switched to Hard Ciders like Strongbow and ofcourse wine and hard alcohol but there's nothing like an ice cold brew! I'm waiting for Bard's beer to make an entrance to Boston, MA...I'm hoping only a matter of time. The Italian gluten-free brew Bi-Aglut is produced by Heineken Italia and labeled under the Heinz label but only available in Europe. It is fantastic though and very similiar to Heineken! The Heineken/Amstel Light deal is somewhat vague...the company seems to update their website every couple of months on the status that the beer is gluten-free. I've had a few Amstel's and Heineken's and felt great afterwards with zero problems but I guess you could say it's still risky. I'm pretty sensitive but until there is an "official" consensus I plan on avoiding as much as possible. If you're ever in NYC there are a few stores that are now selling the Bard's Beer. Best, Adam Link to post Share on other sites
Deby 0 Posted February 2, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted February 2, 2005 I will carry Bardsbeer at all Deby's Gluten Free Bakery Stores. I hope it is really as good as reported. I've never been a beer drinker, so I'm not a good judge. Monica __________________ anti-body negative, self diagnosed, Gluten free since March 2001. Two sons (8) also have celiac. Antibody and biopsy positive. I love to cook and after much much experimentation can now get by pretty well! Link to post Share on other sites
stef_the_kicking_cuty 11 Posted February 5, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted February 5, 2005 I've had a strong reaction to Amstel Light. Greetings, Stef Stef Next goals: Results for 2011: 1x PA State Champ (I defended my title in pointfighting) and also again Grand Champion in pointfighting August 20-27: Karate and Kickboxing World Championships in Germany (my homecountry) gluten-free since 07/21/2004 Shermans Dale, PA Link to post Share on other sites
Boojca 0 Posted February 6, 2005 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted February 6, 2005 All the "myth" about Budweiser, Heineken, Sapporo, etc...being gluten-free are totally, completely false. The only gluten-free beers are the ones listed in the beginning post on this thread (and maybe som others, but they are specifically gluten-free not commercial) Some of those companies claim that threw their process the gluten is filtered out. This is not possible. The reason they say their beer passes the "gluten test" is bc the test they run only looks for wheat gluten, which is not what beer is made with. It's made with Barley gluten. So, there's the answer to that question. Sorry for ruining anyone's day. As for Caramel Color, I've heard that caramel color manufactured in the USA does not come from barley, but any manufactured outside of the US may be made with barley. Which isn't helpful, as companies can import caramel color to use in US made products. Sigh. However, Coca Cola and a number of their products are gluten-free. I, too, have a reaction to fountain coke but I'm not celiac disease (my son is) so I'm not sure what that's all about! Bridget Link to post Share on other sites
Bakholt 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 22, 2006 I read somewhere that Heineken is gluten-free. IS that just a rumour, or is it true? Thanks. If it's not confirmed directly by Heineken consider it a rumour. As far as I know only Carlsberg has officially confirmed that some of their beers is gluten-free. Carlsberg Pilsner and Carlsberg Export is gluten-free but it can differ from region to region. To be absolutely sure you should contact your local Carlsberg office. I did and the beers for the Nordic markets is gluten-free. Http://info.carlsberg.com/Info/frameset.htm Btw Corona is gluten-free (made of corn) Link to post Share on other sites
frenchiemama 3 Posted January 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 22, 2006 There is now a gluten free beer called New Grist that is brewed by the Lakefront Brewery in Milwaukee, WI. I called there and they were very helpful about getting me in contact with the local distributer and now I can buy New Grist at my local store. Depending on where in Michigan you live, it might be fairly easy to get. Carolyn "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. " - Hunter S. Thompson Link to post Share on other sites
elonwy 3 Posted January 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 22, 2006 I'm fascinated and skeptical about the Corona comment. Where did you get that information from? I drove across town to buy a six-pack of Ramapo Valley beer from the local Bevmo. It's pretty good. It sweet, but not really sweet, though it has a hint of cinnamon on the first sip, and its a little more carbonated than your average beer. I passed out shots of it to the boys in the house and they confirmed that it tasted like beer and thought it was pretty good. I like it, it makes me happy that I have something for the superbowl. I had a disastrous experience with Bards Beer a while back, I got some of a bad batch and it was foul and disgusting and then I gave some to Tiffany and it exploded in her kitchen so I am loath to mail order gluten-free beer now. My Whole Foods may start carrying Grist next month, I look forward to it. Elonwy Positive Bloodwork 7/8/05 Inconclusive Biopsy 7/20/05 gluten-free since 7/23/05 Never felt better. "So here's us, on the raggedy edge, come a day when there won't be room for naughty men like us to slip about at all. - Malcolm Reynolds" Link to post Share on other sites
kathy1 0 Posted January 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 22, 2006 I am eager to hear more about the Corona beer being gluten free. Does anyone know more about this?? HUSBAND(ASYMPTOMATIC)DX BY BLOOD TEST 12-05, NORMAL BIOPSY 1-068 YR OLD SON DX BY BLOOD TEST 1-06,ALSO ASYMPTOMATIC Link to post Share on other sites
teebs in WV 1 Posted January 22, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 22, 2006 I absolutely LOVE beer and have not had any since being dx wtih DH in October. Obvsiously, when I saw the comment on this thread that Corona is made from corn and gluten-free, I was starting to get really excited. So, I thought I would check out their website, and it explicitly states that Corona Extra is made with: What are the ingredients in Corona Extra? Corona Extra is made with all natural ingredients, water, barley, hops and yeast. The above is a direct copy from their website. Where did you hear that Corona is gluten-free? From what I just saw, it definitely is not. Tracy - Dx by Derm with DH in Oct 2005 - both by bloodwork and skin biopsy. - Dx with celiac disease in Nov 2005 by biopsy of small intestine. - gluten-free since Oct 2005 Link to post Share on other sites
Margo 0 Posted January 24, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 24, 2006 Where did you hear that Corona is gluten-free? From what I just saw, it definitely is not. I just emailed them, I'll post a reply when I get one. Link to post Share on other sites
hlm34 1 Posted January 24, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 24, 2006 I have a bunch of New Grist in my fridge. Awful name, but great beer. a cross between a cider and a regular beer in my opinion. soooo good. i believe on their website it says you can get it in Michigan. Link to post Share on other sites
killernj13 9 Posted January 24, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 24, 2006 I will carry Bardsbeer at all Deby's Gluten Free Bakery Stores. I hope it is really as good as reported. I've never been a beer drinker, so I'm not a good judge. You state you will be carrying Bards Beer. Have you been in contact with Bards Beer recently? Its seemed around 6 months ago they had a brewing issues and stop production. It is rumored here that they have gone out of business. Just wondering if you have heard anything from them since you are a retailer. Thanks, Kevin If it's not confirmed directly by Heineken consider it a rumour. As far as I know only Carlsberg has officially confirmed that some of their beers is gluten-free. Carlsberg Pilsner and Carlsberg Export is gluten-free but it can differ from region to region. To be absolutely sure you should contact your local Carlsberg office. I did and the beers for the Nordic markets is gluten-free. Http://info.carlsberg.com/Info/frameset.htm Btw Corona is gluten-free (made of corn) I doubt Carlsberg is gluten-free and Corona is not gluten-free. Here is the response from the Corona webite's FAQ's" What are the ingredients in Corona Extra? Corona Extra is made with all natural ingredients, water, barley, hops and yeast. Link to post Share on other sites
VegasCeliacBuckeye 2 Posted January 24, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 24, 2006 Always check with the company before spreading information like this on this board. AMSTEL, HEINEKEN, CORONA, SAPPORO and CARLSBERG are ALL made with barley in the process. Beer is not distilled - it is fermented and filtered -- this process does not remove the gluten. DO NOT DRINK THESE BEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
killernj13 9 Posted January 24, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'm fascinated and skeptical about the Corona comment. Where did you get that information from? I drove across town to buy a six-pack of Ramapo Valley beer from the local Bevmo. It's pretty good. It sweet, but not really sweet, though it has a hint of cinnamon on the first sip, and its a little more carbonated than your average beer. I passed out shots of it to the boys in the house and they confirmed that it tasted like beer and thought it was pretty good. I like it, it makes me happy that I have something for the superbowl. I had a disastrous experience with Bards Beer a while back, I got some of a bad batch and it was foul and disgusting and then I gave some to Tiffany and it exploded in her kitchen so I am loath to mail order gluten-free beer now. My Whole Foods may start carrying Grist next month, I look forward to it. Elonwy What Wole Foods are you referring to? I used to get Bard's Beer at the Whole Foods in Manhattan but they have not had it in months. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
ianm 6 Posted January 25, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 25, 2006 I think Whole Foods is going to start carrying at least one gluten free beer for the whole chain. They wouldn't tell me the brand but others have mentioned Grist. If all the world is indeed a stage and we are merely players then will someone give me the script because I have no f!@#$%^ clue as to what is going on! What does not kill you makes you stronger. Nobody cares about losers and quitters never win. If you fail with the cowards then what's the message you send? Can't get it right, no matter what I do. Might as well be me and keep fu@$ing up for you. - Brian Thomas (Halloween, the greatest metal band ever!) Ian Moore. Self diagnosed at 36 because the doctors were clueless. Started low-carb diet early 2004, felt better but not totally gluten-free. Went 100% gluten-free early 2005 and life has never been better. Link to post Share on other sites
Margo 0 Posted January 25, 2006 Report This Post (To report rule violations to admin) Share Posted January 25, 2006 Dear Margo: Thank you for your recent email message. Heineken USA has been informed by our parent company, Heineken NV, that beer contains gluten, which comes from the grain from which it is brewed. Only a fraction of the gluten that the grain contains gets into the beer. The proportion depends on the kind of grain that is used. The use of barley results only in traces of gluten in the beer while wheat contributes considerably more. It also depends on the brewing process. Generally speaking, the clearer and blonder the beer is, the less gluten it may contain. In many cases lager beers pose no problem for people who have a gluten allergy. Heineken products contain low gluten levels and this is due to the filtration process. Thank you for your interest in Heineken USA. Kind Regards, Linda Heineken USA And there we have it. Link to post Share on other sites
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