For beer lovers, a diagnosis of Coeliac or the discovery of gluten intolerance strikes upset and frustration. Suddenly, that much enjoyed amber nectar is strictly off limits. Traditional beers are brewed using barley and barley is a dirty word! Yep….. Along with wheat and rye, barley contains the dreaded gluten which triggers the body into self-attack, with cramps, bloating, stomach pain and more….. Way worse than a hangover and absolutely to be avoided at all costs.
I love the packaging too…… bright, bold and inviting, I couldn’t contain my excitement when it arrived…… Is it obvious how much fun I had photographing the bottles?
I am joining this post to the following linkies…… just in case I am not the only GF one who has been missing out on a decent beer. Go on….. give them a try….. I think they are darn good!
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I have had gluten free beer once and it was just as delicious as ordinary beer. It is great that there are options for people with celiac disease too. I know Estrella although I have never tried this on yet.
Thanks Alida. This particular beer has been quite a surprise! x
Oh wow I want to try this immediately, fab post. Thanks for linking up to #Brilliantblogposts
I definitely recommend giving it a try Vicki!
It is a lovely lager isn't it? I am more of a bitter drinker than a lager drinker but even I enjoyed a bottle of this…although my body didn't like me much for it the next day…I'm very sensitive to alcohol :(. Mr M is enjoying it though and he doesn't have to be GF!
I'm really impressed with it Vicki….. I think Mr GF is quite bemused that I am suddenly sitting there with a beer in hand….. Perhaps I've threatened his macho image…
Good to hear that non-GF drinkers enjoy it too…. a good sign of quality!
My youngest son has been a lager drinker for many, many years, and I would trust his judgement. His all time favourite lager is Estrella Damm. If this is anywhere near as good, it will be very good! Thanks for the review.
Thanks momist. Daura Damm is Estrella with the gluten removed, so I guess they must be pretty similar. It would be interesting to see whether your son would notice the difference!
Either way….. I'm certainly enjoying it!