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Is Beer Gluten-Free?
Contains Gluten
No, most beer contains gluten. Traditional beer is brewed from barley or wheat. Gluten-free beers made from sorghum, rice, or millet are available. Hard cider and wine are naturally GF.
Detailed Answer
Standard beer is brewed from barley (sometimes wheat) and contains gluten. Truly GF beers are brewed from GF grains like sorghum, rice, buckwheat, or millet. Hard ciders, wines, and most distilled spirits are naturally gluten-free.
Cross-Contamination Risk
N/A — regular beer contains barley/wheat.
Gluten-Free Alternatives
Glutenberg GF beer
Ground Breaker Brewing
Hard cider
Wine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corona gluten-free?
No, Corona is made with barley malt and is not gluten-free.
Is hard cider gluten-free?
Yes, most hard ciders are gluten-free as they are made from apples.
Is wine gluten-free?
Yes, wine is naturally gluten-free.
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