Yanjing

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

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.

Brooklyn Lager

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

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.