Gluten-free beer: Why not?

Everyone should be able to enjoy a cold beer, said Josh Bernstein in BonAppetit.com. But for millions, beer “is not a pleasure but a source of pain.” The culprit is gluten, which is found in wheat and barley and can cause stomach ailments for people with celiac disease. Fortunately, “ingenious brewers” are experimenting with alternative grains, creating gluten-free beers that are “as flavorful as anything in the craft beer aisle.”

Green’s Endeavour Green’s specializes in Belgian-style beers, like this “creamy” dubbel with hints of licorice and dark chocolate.

Dogfish Head Tweason’ale Honey and strawberries flavor this ale, whose sweet-tart taste is perfect on a sunny day.

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Harvester Fresh Hop IPA This excellent, citrusy pale ale has a “nutty nose,” courtesy of the chestnuts used to make it.