Thursday, December 31, 2015

Beer Test Results Summary Chart - through 2015


Beer Test Results using E-Z Gluten*
Asahi Super Dry Over 20 ppm
Beck's Over 20 ppm
Brooklyn Lager Over 20 ppm
Bud Light Over 20 ppm
Carlsberg Under 20 ppm
Chimay Premiere Over 20 ppm
Coors Light Under 10 ppm
Corona Extra Under 10 ppm
Duvel Under 20 ppm
Fat Tire Over 20 ppm
Foster's Lager Over 20 ppm
Guinness Over 20 ppm
Heineken Over 20 ppm
Heineken Light Over 20 ppm
Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale Over 20 ppm
Kirin Light Under 20 ppm
La Fin du Monde Over 20 ppm
Leffe Over 20 ppm
Maudite Over 20 ppm
Miller High Life Over 20 ppm
Miller Lite Over 20 ppm
Modelo Especial Under 20 ppm
Orval Over 20 ppm
Negra Modelo Under 20 ppm
Newcastle Brown Ale Over 20 ppm
Omission Pale Ale Under 20 ppm
Pabst Blue Ribbon Under 20 ppm
Peroni Nastro Azzuro Over 20 ppm
Pilsner Urquell Over 20 ppm
Red Stripe Over 20 ppm
Sapporo Over 20 ppm
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Over 20 ppm
Stella Artois Over 20 ppm
Stone IPA Over 20 ppm
Tecate Over 20 ppm
Tsingtao Under 20 ppm
Yanjing Over 20 ppm
* Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm (parts per million) gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.
DISCLAIMER: We are testing beers out of our own curiosity at home and sharing the test results with others. We are not medical doctors and our results should not be interpreted as medical advice. We do NOT claim that ANY of these beers are safe to consume if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

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Beer: Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Brewing location: Ibaraki, Japan
Originating country: Japan
Alcohol by Volume: 7% 
Ingredients: red rice, water, yeast, barley and hops
Format tested: 750 ml Los Angeles, CA
Beeradvocate rating: 82/100
Ratebeer rating: 49/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • The Japanese word こだわり KODAWARI means the uncompromising and meticulous engagement of perfection. This is how the brewery, Kiuchi, brews Hitachino Nest.
  • They have been brewing beer since 1996.
  • Red Rice Ale is brewed with ancient red rice. The ale has complex Sake like flavors with a hint of strawberry in the nose and palate.
  • The brewing process starts with the polishing, washing, soaking and steaming of rice (25% of total grain bill) to break down complex type b-starch molecules into short type a ones.

Test result photo

Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale beer Japanese, Japan, gluten free low test result bier




















Test result

High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten."  It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.


My experience drinking Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

I see this one inaccurately classified as gluten-free in stores. Granted, the labeling is misleading. You are led to believe it is brewed purely with red rice and no barley malts. From the first taste you can tell this is not so. It tastes too good! A great quality beer - could pass as a genuine Belgian ale - but a big shame it is not under 20 ppm. 

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 12oz bottle in 1 hour and felt no gluten effects.

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Maudite

Maudite Belgian Canada celiac coeliac strong ale Unibroue Fin du Monde beer bier test results bottle
Beer: Maudite
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Brewing location: Chambly, Canada
Originating country: Canada
Alcohol by Volume: 8% 
Ingredients: yeast, water, malts and hops
Format tested: 750 ml Los Angeles, CA
Beeradvocate rating: 93/100
Ratebeer rating: 98/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • Maudite has a typically Quebecois name that is reminiscent of the legend of the Chasse-Galerie (the legend of the Flying Canoe). Legend has it that a group of lumberjacks struck a deal with the devil to fly home in their canoes, guided by Satan himself, to make it home in time for Christmas.
  • In November 1992, Maudite (the damned one), was the first strong beer to be distributed in Quebec grocery stores.
  • Most of Unibroue's beers are bottled "on the lees," or containing yeast sediment (or lees). This practice provides additional fermentation after bottling. The result is a beer which ages well if kept in the dark and unrefrigerated, and allows it to be shipped relatively cheaply to international markets.
  • Unibroue was founded by business partners André Dion and Serge Racine who had acquired 75% of La Brasserie Massawippi Inc. of Lennoxville in 1990.
  • The brewery was bought by Canadian brewer, Sleeman Breweries Ltd., in 2004. In turn, Sleeman, in turn, was purchased in 2006 by Sapporo.
Test result photo
Maudite Belgian Canada celiac coeliac strong ale Unibroue Fin du Monde beer bier test results




















Test result

High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten."  It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.


My experience drinking Maudite

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 750ml bottle in 2 hours and felt no gluten effects.

Friday, October 30, 2015

Yanjing

Nanjing Chinese largest beer pale lager gluten free low test results China bottle
Beer: Yanjing
Style: Pale Lager
Brewing location: Bejing
Originating country: China
Alcohol by Volume: ?% 
Ingredients: malted barley, hops, yeast and water
Format tested: 12 oz bottle purchased in Los Angeles, CA
Beeradvocate rating: N/A
Ratebeer rating: N/A
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • The brewery was founded in 1980 in Beijing, China.
  • Yanjing Beer is brewed with pure mineral water collected 300 meters beneath the Yanshang Mountain and is certified "Green Food."
  • It is considered the 8th biggest brewery in the world and the third biggest in China.
  • Other brands include Liquan, Huiquan and Xuelu.
  • Yanjing beer has the nick name entitled "the real taste of China" because typical Chinese people really enjoy this beer.

Test result photo

Nanjing Chinese largest beer pale lager gluten free low test results China very high positive

Test result

Very high positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is well over 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "in order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Yanjing

I had high expectations for this one, given how enjoyable Tsingtao is. Well this didn't come close. Just A.N. Other lager.

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 12 oz bottle and felt none of my typical gluten effects.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Brooklyn Lager

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Beer: Brooklyn Lager
Style: American Amber/Red Lager/Vienna Lager
Brewing location: Brooklyn, NY
Originating country:  United States
Alcohol by Volume: 5.2% 
Ingredients: malted barley, hops, water, yeast
Format tested: 12 oz. bottle purchased in London, England
Beeradvocate rating: 86/100
Ratebeer rating: 86/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • Brooklyn Brewery was started in 1987 by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter.
  • The owners hired graphic designer Milton Glaser, best known as the creator of the logo for the I Love New York campaign, to create the company logo and identity.
  • Esquire magazine selected the Brooklyn Lager 16 ounce as one of the "Best Canned Beers to Drink Now" in a February, 2012 article.
  • In the late 1800’s Brooklyn was one of the largest brewing centers in the country, home to more than 45 breweries. Lager beer in the “Vienna” style was one of the local favorites.
  • 2010 World Beer Championships: Gold Medal, 2011 World Beer Championships: Gold Medal, 2010 Craftcans.com 3rd place, 2010 Hong Kong International Beer Awards Winner.

Test result photo

bottle Brooklyn lager American New York Beer gluten free low lager bier celiac test result level

Test result

Very High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Brooklyn Lager

I heard a rumor this one was 'low gluten'. Because it's not distributed on the US west coast where I live, I picked up some on a recent trip to London! As you can see above, it is more than 20 ppm using EZ Gluten. This is not really my cup of tea. The label says Vienna Lager but I don't agree; it's way too malty and the citrus taste makes me feel like I'm swirling breakfast cereal and orange juice in my mouth - great for morning drinking!

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 12 oz. bottle in 30 minutes and felt no gluten effects.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Kirin Light

bottle Kirin Light Japanese Beer gluten free low lager asian Japan bier celiac test result level
Beer: Kirin Light
Style: Light Lager
Brewing location: Anheuser-Busch, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Originating country:  Japan
Alcohol by Volume: 3.3% 
Ingredients: Czech Hops, Canadian barley malt, water and yeast
Format tested: 22 oz. bottle purchased in Los Angeles, CA
Beeradvocate rating: 58/100
Ratebeer rating: 1/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • A 12-ounce bottle of Kirin Light has only 95 calories.
  • Kirin Brewery was founded in Japan in 1885.
  • In Japanese, “kirin” can refer to giraffes, or to Qilin, mythical hooved Chinese chimerical creatures. Kirin Brewery is named after the latter.
  • Kirin has a 48% stake in San Miguel Brewery, the dominant brewer in the Philippines
  • Kirin now applies its fermentation technology to areas such as plant genetics, pharmaceuticals, and bioengineering.

Test result photo

Kirin Light Japanese Beer gluten free low lager asian Japan bier celiac test result level



Test result

Negative at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Kirin Light

Sorry, I don't really have anything nice to say about this beer. It has a sweaty flat taste to it. I'm grateful that it is under 20 ppm but I won't buy it again. 

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 22 oz. bottle in 30 minutes and felt no gluten effects.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Miller High Life

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Beer: Miller High Life 
Style: American Pale Lager
Brewing location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Originating country: USA
Alcohol by Volume: 4.6%
Ingredients: water,  
Format tested: 24 oz. bottle purchased in Los Angeles 
Beeradvocate rating: 63/100
Ratebeer rating: 1/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • Miller High Life was put on the market in 1903 and is Miller Brewing's oldest brand.
  • Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick Miller when he purchased the small Plank-Road Brewery. The brewery's location in the Miller Valley in Milwaukee provided easy access to raw materials produced on nearby farms.
  • On October 10, 2007, SABMiller and Molson Coors agreed to combine their U.S. operations in a joint venture called MillerCoors.
  • "The Champagne of Beers," is an adaptation of its long standing slogan "The Champagne of Bottle Beers." X
  • The founder of the Miller Brewing Company, Frederick Miller, was born in Germany in 1824. As a young man he worked in the Royal Brewing Company at Sigmaringen, Hohenzollern. In 1850, at the age of 26, he emigrated to the United States.

Test result photo


Miller High Life genuine draft lager Milwaukee American beer low gluten free celiac intolerant test result bier



Test result

Very High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Miller High Life

"The Cook's Champagne of beers", more like. I'm being a bit harsh though; it's actually drinkable compared to the other mass market beers like Budweiser, Coors and Miller Lite.

I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 24 oz. bottle in 90 minutes (while mowing the lawn!) and felt no noticeable gluten effects.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Orval

Belgian Trappist Ale Orval bottle beer low gluten free celiac intolerant test result bier
Beer: Orval 
Style: Belgian Pale Ale
Brewing location: Belgium
Originating country: Belgium
Alcohol by Volume: 6.2% or 6.9%
Ingredients: spring water, two-row malting spring barley, aromatic hops and liquid candy sugar 
Format tested: 12 oz. bottle purchased in Los Angeles 
Beeradvocate rating: 94/100
Ratebeer rating: 99/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • The Belgian trappist brewery located within the walls of the Abbaye Notre-Dame d'Orval in the Gaume region of Belgium.
  • The brewery produces two beers, which are marketed as trappist beer, Orval and Petite Orval.
  • This beer is 6.2% when released in Europe, U.S. labels say 6.9% due to labeling laws.
  • A document written by the abbot in 1628 directly refers to the consumption of beer and wine by the monks. The last of the brewers to be a monk was Brother Pierre, up until the 1793 fire.
  • The other beer sold by the monetary, Petite Orval, is a 3.5% abv, beer brewed only for the monks (Patersbier). Although not generally available for sale, it can be purchased in the monastery itself or the café near the monastery.
  • There are only ten Trappist breweries in the world. Orval is one of them.

Test result photo


Belgian Trappist Ale Orval bottle beer low gluten free celiac intolerant test result bier



Test result

Very High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Orval

With any of the Trappist ales you are guaranteed quality. And Orval is no exception; deliciously yeasty, malty and spicy. There were rumors a couple of years ago that it would lose its Trappist appellation but the bottle I had still proudly proclaims "Authentic Trappist Product." I was educated by Benedictine monks; brewing and education is their thing. Sadly the monastic lifestyle is less appealing these days and at Orval new recruits are hard to find; monks must be brewing to retain the Trappist appellation. Orval is pretty hard to find but totally worth the effort - seek it out!

I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 12 oz. bottle in 45 minutes feeling no noticeable gluten effects.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Chimay Première

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Beer: Chimay Première Trappist Ale 
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Brewing location: Belgium 
Originating country: Belgium
Alcohol by Volume: 7% 
Ingredients: Pilsner malt (French barley from Champagne); wheat starch or flour (10% - 15%); dextrose (5%); malt extract (0.1%); hop extract from German Hallertaur (aroma) & American Galena (bittering) hops.
Format tested: 750 ml bottle purchased in Los Angeles 
Beeradvocate rating: 93/100
Ratebeer rating: 99/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • The brewery was founded inside Scourmont Abbey, in the Belgian municipality of Chimay in 1862.
  • In 1948 Father Theodore isolated the unique yeast cells that today still form the basis for brewing the Chimay beers and creates the Chimay Red in 33 cl bottle.
  • Trappist beers contain residual sugars and living yeast, and, unlike conventional beers, will improve with age. Westvleteren 12 is often considered to be the single best beer in the world.
  • The brewery business pays rent for use of the property within the abbey, which is used to support the monastic community. The majority of the profit from the sale of the beer is distributed to charities and for community development around the region. As of 2007, sales figures for Chimay products exceeded $50 million per year.

Test result photo

Chimay Première Premiere Chimmay Belgian Belgium trappist trapist European ale red label bottle beer low gluten lager free celiac intolerant test result


Test result

Very High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Chimay Premiere

For many people - including me - this was their first introduction to Trappist ale. And I still remember being blown away because this was so different to anything else I had before - and it was served in a chalice! Chimay Premiere set the dubbel standards back then but the gap is closing. Many American breweries have managed to replicate the complex taste of Trappist ales. In fact, in early 2014, Spencer (brewed by the Benedictine monks of St Joseph's Abbey, Spencer MA) became the first ever American member of the select group of Trappist breweries.

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 750ml bottle in 2 hours feeling no noticeable gluten effects.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

New and Updated Test Results Chart

The chart below has been superseded by this more recent one
http://gluteninbeer.blogspot.com/2015/11/beer-test-results-summary-chart-through.html


BeerTest Results using E-Z Gluten*
Asahi Super Dry Over 20 ppm
Beck's Over 20 ppm
Bud Light Over 20 ppm
CarlsbergUnder 20 ppm
Coors LightUnder 10 ppm
Corona ExtraUnder 10 ppm
DuvelUnder 20 ppm
Fat Tire Over 20 ppm
Foster's Lager Over 20 ppm
Guinness Over 20 ppm
Heineken Over 20 ppm
Heineken Light Over 20 ppm
La Fin du Monde Over 20 ppm
Leffe Over 20 ppm
Miller Lite Over 20 ppm
Modelo EspecialUnder 20 ppm
Negro ModeloUnder 20 ppm
Newcastle Brown Ale Over 20 ppm
Omission Pale AleUnder 20 ppm
Pabst Blue RibbonUnder 20 ppm
Peroni Nastro Azzuro Over 20 ppm
Pilsner Urquell Over 20 ppm
Red Stripe Over 20 ppm
Sapporo Over 20 ppm
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale Over 20 ppm
Stella Artois Over 20 ppm
Stone IPA Over 20 ppm
Tecate Over 20 ppm
TsingtaoUnder 20 ppm
* Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm (parts per million) gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

DISCLAIMER: We are testing beers out of our own curiosity at home and sharing the test results with others. We are not medical doctors and our results should not be interpreted as medical advice. We do NOT claim that ANY of these beers are safe to consume if you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Asahi Super Dry

Asahi Asian Japanese Japan Pilsner lager Dry silver can Sapporo beer low gluten free celiac intolerant test result
Beer: Asahi Super Dry 
Style: Pale Lager
Brewing location: Canada I think, see below!
Originating country: Japan
Alcohol by Volume: 5% 
Ingredients: water, barley, corn, hops, rice 
Format tested: 12 oz. bottle purchased in Los Angeles 
Beeradvocate rating: 64/100
Ratebeer rating: 6/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • This is a direct transcript from the label; someone please translate for me! "Brewed and bottled under Asahi's supervision by Molson of Canada, Toronto, Canada imported Asahi Beer USA, Inc, Torrance, CA Product of Canada"
  • Asahi was founded in Osaka in 1889 as the Osaka Beer Company (大阪麦酒会社 Ōsaka Bakushu Kaisha). During the First World War German prisoners worked in the brewery.
  • In 1949, as a result of the enactment of the Excessive Economic Power Decentralization Law, Dai Nippon Brewery, which had cornered nearly 70 percent of the beer market in Japan, was divided into two parts—Asahi Beer, Ltd. and Nippon Breweries, Ltd. (the latter later emerged as Sapporo Breweries Limited).
  • In 1971, Asahi was the first Japanese brewery to have its beer produced overseas under license
  • As of January 2014, Asahi, with a 38% market share, was the largest of the four major beer producers in Japan followed by Kirin Beer with 35% and Suntory with 15%.
  • In 1987 Asahi introduced Asahi Super Dry a product that transformed the modern beer industry in Japan. Asahi Super Dry is described as a highly attenuated lager without the heavier malt flavors of competitors products, with a crisp, dry taste reminiscent of some northern German beers.

Test result photo


Asahi Asian Japanese Japan Pilsner lager Dry silver can beer Sapporo low gluten free celiac intolerant test result



Test result

Very High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Asahi

I had never tried this before...and I never will again. It poured a very dark color for a lager so I assumed it would have at least a modicum of flavor. Nope; bland, bland, bland. I've heard people describe it as the Coors of Japan. Perfect.

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 12 oz. bottle in 30 minutes feeling no noticeable gluten effects.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Vote for the next beer to test: Asian Beers

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This poll features four Asian favorites: Chang, Asahi, Yanjing and Tiger


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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Miller Lite

Miller Lite Light Pilsner Miler retro design can beer low gluten pilsner free celiac intolerant test result
Beer: Miller Lite 
Style: Pale Lager
Brewing location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Originating country: United States
Alcohol by Volume: 4.2% 
Ingredients: water, barley malt, corn, yeast, hops
Format tested: 12 oz. can purchased in Los Angeles 
Beeradvocate rating: 53/100
Ratebeer rating: 0/100
Test kit: E-Z Gluten

Miscellaneous
  • Known as the world’s first light beer. It’s only 96 calories per 12 oz. serving.
  • Miller Lite’s first inception was as “Gablinger’s Diet Beer,” developed in 1967 by Joseph L. Owades, PhD, a biochemist working for New York’s Rheingold Brewery.
  • Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick Miller when he purchased the small Plank-Road Brewery. The brewery’s location in the Miller Valley in Milwaukee provided easy access to raw materials produced on nearby farms.
  • Miller has been a motorsport sponsor since the 1980s.

Test result photo


Miller Lite Light Pilsner Miler retro design can beer low gluten pilsner free celiac intolerant test result

Test result

Very High Positive at 20 parts per million (ppm), meaning it is more than 20 ppm. Though standards vary from country to country, according to the FDA, "In order to use the term 'gluten free' on its label a food must meet all the requirements of the definition, including that the food must contain less than 20 ppm gluten." It is said that products with a gluten content below 20 ppm are suitable for people with celiac disease.

My experience drinking Miller Lite

No better or worse than Bud Light - in fact it tastes the same as Bud Light to me. The kind of beer you'd use to wash down two dozen hot wings. i.e. something simple you don't need to savor the flavor of.

I am not sure where I fall in the gluten tolerance spectrum; I am gluten intolerant but not celiac. I definitely know what it feels like to be “glutened” i.e. gluten exposure, but I have not deliberately pushed my gluten consumption limits with any food or beer. I consumed this 12 oz. can in 30 minutes feeling no serious gluten effects - but did feel rather bloated.