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Andy Bracciano (24.124.102.181)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 03:34 pm: | 
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Hi everyone. I haven't posted to this board in a while and of course, have forgotten how to do a proper search. So, if you don't mind me maybe repeating a question that has been answered, I would appreciate it. A friend of mine has just learned that she has a genetic condition where she cannot process gluten. Well, this then leaves her out of drinking beer since barley also contains gluten.
My question is, does anyone know of a mass produced beer that does not contain barley or other cereals that would contain gluten? I appreciate your time and forgive me if this question has been answered before. Thanks. |
Doug Pescatore (141.232.1.10)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 04:36 pm: |
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sake |
Steve Pierson (206.207.78.210)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 05:30 pm: |
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What about hard ciders? I have sampled several commercial examples that are tasty. I could make do with hard cider if I couldn't drink beer. Don't know of any mass produced gluten free beers - but some home brewers make such a beverage. |
chumley (199.92.192.126)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 06:13 pm: |
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My sister-in-law told me she was celiac, and asked me to brew her a gluten-free beer. I told her to drink wine. It'll be a cold day in he!l before I start brewing any barley-free beer. |
Mark McAvoy (128.252.241.177)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 08:11 pm: |
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If you do a google search on gluten free brewing you'll find some references. In short, there are several grains and legumes that are gluten free (eg sorghum, millet and buckwheat) and probably available at your local coop or health food store. Of course, you'll need to malt them yourself. So buy just a pound at first, to make sure the germ is viable. Rice syrup solids are supposed to be very good also. If you were possibly a malster in a former life, this may be fun for you. I think I was, and malt quite a bit of organic hard red wheat, but alas wheat is not gluten free. |
Andy Bracciano (24.124.102.181)
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 09:56 pm: |
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Thanks guys....I'll let her know what is out there. I appreciate it. |
David Woods (65.234.17.80)
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 - 02:56 am: |
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Andy,
The local brewery to me is Ramapo Valley Brewery in Suffern, NY (NAYYY) The new brewer supposedly only brews gluten free beer.
www.ramapovalleybrewery.com
Maybe this will help.
David |
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