If you’ve been doing your homework, you already know that beer traditionally contains gluten.
That’s because regular beer is made from barley, or hops, which is a big no-no for anyone on a gluten-free diet. If you are a beer drinker and have recently been diagnosed with Celiac disease you might be in despair.
If you also love pizza, and believe you can’t live without the combination of pizza and beer, rest assured you don’t have to give up either one.
Gluten-free beers are made from sorghum, a safe grain for anyone living a gluten-free lifestyle.
As it happens, I’m not a beer drinker myself, yet a friend of mine recently handed me this bottle across the table when we met for lunch.
She’d spotted it in a store and bought it – just for me.
I wasn’t sure what to say.
Our other friends at the table asked “Do you drink beer?”
“No” I said, meekly.
I never have – I just don’t care for it.
However, for those of you who DO drink beer, this is one of several options for you. Gluten-free beers are now readily available in most supermarkets, or specialty food stores.
Try it. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Postscript: Since I took the beer home for my husband, he suggested that I at least try a small sip. I hesitated, then agreed on the condition he finish the bottle if I didn’t like it.
I’m happy to report that Yours Truly did take a sip, while trying very hard not to scrunch up my nose in anticipation of the taste.
I’ll let you guess who drank the remainder.
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