If You Are Gluten Free These 12 Alcoholic Options Will Be Nice To Your Gut

I never thought I'd need to research gluten free alcoholic options, but here I am. I'm ready to share what I've learned to help you too!

It felt like the saddest day of my life when I discovered that I am intolerant to gluten and dairy. Actually, I found out through a detailed blood test at the Center for Wellbeing that my body reacts adversely to all sort of things! Some of the "big" ones though were gluten, dairy, and mushrooms. For someone who has loved and savored these foods for years, the news was a devastating revelation. Who doesn't love a cheese pizza from Johnny Kono's in Weymouth! Not only was I emotionally attached to these ingredients, but they also formed a considerable part of my diet.

Yet, prioritizing my health, I removed them immediately and watched in astonishment as I lost 7 pounds in just 5 days.

Now, this journey wasn't about weight loss, though that was a surprising bonus. It was about self-discovery and understanding my unique body constitution. And it brought me to a realization that I might not be alone in this. Many out there could be silently suffering from gluten intolerance or other food sensitivities without even realizing it.

In the midst of adapting to this newfound reality, a question arose: What about alcohol? A social drinker by habit, I realized that most alcoholic beverages might contain gluten.  While many alcoholic beverages indeed contain gluten, there's still hope for those of us with intolerances or sensitivities.

There are a number of craft breweries throughout North America that make gluten free options. If you attend a local brewery, always look and ask for a gluten free one. Here's a few that I found that may be helpful.

Green's: Offers a variety of gluten-free beers made from alternative grains like sorghum and millet. Their beers can be found in various restaurants in and around Boston. You can buy at The Painted Burro in Waltham, Stars on Hingham Harbor in Hingham, Horseshoe Pub in Hudson, and more if you look on their website.

https://merchantduvin.com/the-breweries/greens/

Omission Balanced Brewing: Produces beers with traditional ingredients but then uses a process to remove gluten. However, some experts suggest that people with celiac disease should approach such beers with caution. While some are not available in MA, many are and you can find them on their website.

https://www.drinkomission.com/beer

Element Brewing Company: This is a Massachusetts-based company and their gluten free drink is called "Plasma." It's a hybrid drink of an IPA and Sake. Definitely sounds like an interesting combo! They're located in Millers Falls, MA and you can find their beers and hours on their website.

http://www.elementbeer.com/

Ipswich Ale Brewery is located in Ipswich and they have one gluten free option called "Celia Saison." They're open Wednesday through Sunday. You can find into on their brewery here.

https://www.ipswichalebrewery.com/

There are a number of spirits that are gluten free. Here's a list of ones that I've found for you!

Tito's Handmade Vodka is made from corn and is recognized as being gluten free. I would say this is one of the most famous gluten free spirits. While my husband isn't gluten intolerant, he loves the taste of Tito's.

Ciroc is a brand of vodka made from grapes, so it's fine for those with celiac disease or those who are gluten intolerant. Fun fact: It was partially owned by P. Diddy for a while and it was reported that he took home $60million annually from the sales of the vodka.

Blue Ice Vodka is a potato-based vodka. In fact, the website says they use only the finest Idaho potatoes for their vodka. This will be a safe one to drink for those with gluten intolerances. There are plenty of stores you can buy this vodka, if you just search on their website.

https://www.blueicevodka.com/

Bacardi: Most of their rums are gluten-free! Except the flavored versions are not gluten free. Just make sure you remember that before ordering a mojito flavor or something.

Jose Cuervo: Their Tequilas are made from the blue agave plant, which are naturally gluten-free.

Most wines are naturally gluten-free since they're made from grapes. However, always be cautious of wines with additives or those aged in barrels that might have been sealed with a wheat-based paste.

Barefoot Wine is considered gluten-free, including their spritzers and Fruitscatos. If you like wines, this is a great one for you!

Rejoice! All Yellow Tail Wines are gluten free! This is another option that will be good with those with Celiac disease and gluten intolerances.

According to the Cupcake Vineyards website, "Nothing in our wines contains gluten and they are made in gluten free areas." So rest easy, you're safe with this company!