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Gluten free seems to be the new craze these days –even for those who don’t have Celiacs Disease –an intolerance to gluten.
Beer lovers who once struggled to find options now have a bevy of choices as brewers are meeting consumer demands.
We sat down and tried six different gluten-free beers to give you an honest option on taste. Here they are, in no particular order.
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Iranian lawmakers are seeing red after a German beer maker printed the Islamic Republic’s flag on special bottles of beer commemorating the World Cup.
Brewer Gaffel Kolsch created a beer bottle that included the Islamic Republic’s flag with the words “God is great†repeated across two stripes on the labels and caps. The beer is part of special edition bottles showcasing Iran and 31 other nations participating in the World Cup.
Alcohol is forbidden under Islamic law. Member of Parliament Hamid Rasaie told Fars news agency politicians that the use of Iran’s flag is insulting and that he was angry at FIFA for “allowing†the flag to be “disrespected.†It’s unclear FIFA’s involvement in approving the bottle.
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What pairs well with a Lagunitas Imperial Stout? How about a sword swallower in a blue suit?
A Daytime IPA? That goes well with a contorting burlesque dancer wearing a clown nose, according to Lagunitas Brewing Co. event director Jimmy Jacobs.
For the sixth year, the Petaluma brewery hosted its Beer Circus on Sunday, a celebration of steampunk weirdness, Vaudeville spectacle and, of course, all things beer.
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HI everyone. I am little disappointed. We got to Ithaca Beer and their flight was cancelled due to kicking the kegs. SO there was a bit of the Lucifer’s Steps left and I had a glass of that.
It was light on malt with a trace of salt in the drink and a mineral quality overall. The dry hopping on this beer is lovely and floral. Very fragrant. A bit of woodiness a bit of something faintly herbal. The beer was refreshing and dry although a touch of malt lied underneath. Light in color, cloudy and yellow and there was no head when they brought it. Slightly off white foam though and no real lace. It’s pink salt they use in this gose.
I asked the server if this was a gose and he said it was a hybrid or a blend of styles but did not say which ones. (my french fries were burned and soggy – just sayin’) OK back to the beer. The hops in this one are pacific gem and northern brewer. They gave a great combination of floral and perfume but no real fruit. It had a just a mild nip from bitterness.
The salt is the surprise in this beer as it is my first gose ( or hybrid) a soft and gentle mouthfeel with practically no malt sweetness. It was my favorite part of the beer. The fact that the malt was not too sweet nor was it too bread-y made it elusive and quite the treat as it laid itself out softly and with only a wheat like strength.Not really sour but only mildly tart. Slightly sparkling carbonation.
I would describe the hops as a bit of something sweet and green.. Just a fruity like quality that was delightful and light. Dry finish and the salt became more prominent as it drank. The pink salt is especially gentle and I think that is the reason I liked this beer so much.
I came home with a bottle of sixteen. The second beer in the pics is flower power which is always delightful on tap. This time it was piney and very bitter with prominent grapefruit. (as per usual)
This is the “gose”
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Maria Devan lives in Ithaca, NY and is frequent reviewer of beer and a beer lover deluxe.
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