Quick Question - Gluten-free Beer And Food

[Klauren]

I had some Redbridge and had a reaction. The beer is made with yeast, could that be causing a reaction? I understand yeast isn't always gluten-free? Are there some gluten-free beers that are better than others for Celiacs?

Also, I bought some Amy's brand items that say GLUTEN FREE in bold on the container and then have a disclaimer saying that it was processed where they also process wheat - don't these things contradict each other??? I sent them an email, but I am afraid to eat any of their food.

Any thoughts or ideas would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks so much for your thoughts/feedback!

Kim

Diagnosed 5 weeks ago after birth of 4th child, anemia, low pregnancy weight gain and rapid weight loss after delivery (15 lbs below normal weight). Slowly recovering now.... saw 10+ doctors before diagnosis, was told I had post-partum depression for months...

[mushroom]

Kim, I know nothing about Redbridge or other gluten free beers, but I know others have complained on here about reacting to some of Amy's products--can't remember which ones. I tried some when I was there last year and had no problems; it seems to depend on your sensitivity. I think some might be processed on the same lines as???

[psawyer]

Yeast is not a concern, with one exception. If a food label mentions "brewer's yeast" then it is possible that the yeast has been used to ferment barley. This is rarely the case. Any other form of yeast is gluten-free.

In the United States, there is no regulation at present defining the words "Gluten-Free" for food labels.

In Canada, there is a clear regulation, but it applies only to ingredients intentionally in the food.

In both countries, there is no regulation requiring label disclosure of shared facilities, so unless a claim is made of a dedicated, gluten-free facility, assume nothing from the lack of a statement.

I eat products made in shared facilities. Every restaurant I have ever been to has been a shared facility.

[Tallforagirl]

I had some Redbridge and had a reaction. The beer is made with yeast, could that be causing a reaction? I understand yeast isn't always gluten-free? Are there some gluten-free beers that are better than others for Celiacs?

If the label says gluten-free then it's gluten-free, it's not going to have any ingredient cotaining gluten in it.

[rumbles]

I'm stuck being super sensitive, - I can't go near Amy's products, but normally don't react to Redbridge (unless I go overboard, or have it more than one or two days in a

row; for me it's a cross contamination issue, no matter how many times they clean the common machines). It just so happens that for tonight, for the first time since Thanksgiving, I'm going overboard. (The next week or two might be a dog because of it, but it's been a really long day!)

[PeggyV]

I can drink Redbridge and I am pretty sensitive. Sometimes I get a reaction and dont know why. I figured it was cross contamanation. Sometimes I think I might be my dogs (there dog food contains gluten) I have had a reaction more then once from Amy's so I dont eat them now.

[Crystal Brown]

I've had some really horrible reactions from Amy's, so I just stay clear of her stuff.

Just because it says gluten-free, doesn't mean it actually is. Gluten-free is a business, anytime a company can put gluten-free on a product, they attract a larger audience. It isn't until people start complaining about reactions does the company do something to change.

I also avoid any product that says it is processed in the same facility as wheat. I sometimes will call the company if the ingredients seem safe, but the way it has been processed hasn't been specified. I'd rather be safe then REALLY sorry

Best of luck

[ravenwoodglass]

I don't usually eat Amy's for the reason others stated.

As for Redbridge it just doesn't agree with me. I don't think it's a gluten issue at all but just that my body doesn't like the sorghum. It's kind of hard to test the theory because I don't know any other products that use it and I don't want to do a full week challenge with beer. I just stick with wine and potato vodka or rum.

[dilettantesteph]

My son had a reaction to Amys pizza. I contacted them and they said that they test it to 5 ppm. I tested it myself and got a very faint positive so I guess it was less than 5 ppm, since the test was a 10 ppm test, but still enough for my son to have a reaction. The guidelines for gluten free are 20 ppm, but some of us react to less. I tested Redbridge and got a negative test but I know someone else who tested it and got a positive test. It is made on shared equipment. They clean it out really well in between, but still, the first few are probably more contaminated that the rest and it depends on which you drink.

Bards Tale is more clean. Not made on shared lines. Also Woodchuck cider. It would seem like you might be one of us supersensitive celiacs. There are a bunch of posts about it. Check them out. Good luck. Watch out for anything made on shared facilities. The shared facility warning is voluntary, not everyone puts it on the label, sometimes you have to call or check online. When you try new gluten free food, try only one thing at a time and wait a week or so in between so that you can tell what you are reacting to if you have a reaction. Don't trust anything that isn't obviously gluten free. Personally I don't eat hardly anything processed anymore. I got really tired of getting gluten reactions all the time.

[Mike M]

I had some Redbridge and had a reaction. The beer is made with yeast, could that be causing a reaction? I understand yeast isn't always gluten-free? Are there some gluten-free beers that are better than others for Celiacs?

I also reacted to Redbridge beer, never have had a reaction with Bards Beer. I spoke to Bards and the Brew Master confirmed that they grow their own yeast to insure that it does not contain any gluten. This is very important information to know if you want to make sure they have their act together. Their product (Bards Beer) does not contain any Wheat, Rye, Barley or Oats. I also can't eat anything from Amy's. I react. All the best, Mike

[cat3883]

I went to a Celiac nutrition meeting at my GI's office last week and the group said they drink Redbridge. I dont drink alcohol but they said it is gluten free and the best tasting.

[N.Justine]

there is no gluten requirements for labeling right now -- many companies leave off the info about he equipment usage - but that does not mean there is not shared usage! same equipment, same facility, etc. Most places clean their equipment between uses, and many facilities are miles and miles wide and products may not come near one another. BUT it ultimately comes down to person preference and reaction. we all know that just because one person reacts doesn't mean someone else will.

Plus, not every 'reaction' is due to gluten -- folks with celiac/gluten intolerance have sensitive digestions and immune systems -- other things can trigger response -- plus people without these challenges -- have responses to food sometimes too you know!

[wild fisher]

I had some Redbridge and had a reaction. The beer is made with yeast, could that be causing a reaction? I understand yeast isn't always gluten-free? Are there some gluten-free beers that are better than others for Celiacs?

Also, I bought some Amy's brand items that say GLUTEN FREE in bold on the container and then have a disclaimer saying that it was processed where they also process wheat - don't these things contradict each other??? I sent them an email, but I am afraid to eat any of their food.

Any thoughts or ideas would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks so much for your thoughts/feedback!

Kim

Diagnosed 5 weeks ago after birth of 4th child, anemia, low pregnancy weight gain and rapid weight loss after delivery (15 lbs below normal weight). Slowly recovering now.... saw 10+ doctors before diagnosis, was told I had post-partum depression for months...

In my town Braham, MN we have New Grist Beer, its out of Milwalkee, Lakefront Brewery. The first time i drank it i was in love! It tasted great, i didn't react and it wasn't heavy. Well, they must have changed their ingredients because now you pop the top and it foams all over and tasts like skunk beer. So this week i bought RedBridge. The taste was okay but i reacted right away. The RedBridge bottle does not say Gluten free but i'm 99% positive New Grist says Gluten free. It's weird cuz New Grist had a silver cap then went to a black cap. The black cap is bad. If i find silver caps i buy them, they are still great.

[ravenwoodglass]

In my town Braham, MN we have New Grist Beer, its out of Milwalkee, Lakefront Brewery. The first time i drank it i was in love! It tasted great, i didn't react and it wasn't heavy. Well, they must have changed their ingredients because now you pop the top and it foams all over and tasts like skunk beer. So this week i bought RedBridge. The taste was okay but i reacted right away. The RedBridge bottle does not say Gluten free but i'm 99% positive New Grist says Gluten free. It's weird cuz New Grist had a silver cap then went to a black cap. The black cap is bad. If i find silver caps i buy them, they are still great.

You should contact the company. Something may have gone wrong with that batch either in production or transport or in handling. They will want to hear from you and who knows perhaps they will replace the bad batch.

[wild fisher]

You should contact the company. Something may have gone wrong with that batch either in production or transport or in handling. They will want to hear from you and who knows perhaps they will replace the bad batch.

I did contact them, they claim there was no change . They sent me $25 right away and appologized. They were wonderful. I actually tired a few more 6 packs of the black cap and they all do the same thing. OH and i bought them from different stores too.