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It’s important to note that there’s actually a big difference between gluten-free beers and gluten-removed beers.

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Gluten-removed beers are made by fermenting grains that contain gluten, and then removing the gluten after the fact.

“There’s confusion in the gluten-free community about safe alcohol,“Feriha Bilgen, M.P.H.

in nutritional sciences and founder ofCeliac Simplified, tells SELF.

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about what foods and drinks (including beers) may or may not be safe for you to consume.

Here, gluten-free folks (who also happen to love beer) share which bottles they personally swear by.

Their picks are easy to find and so delicious that even their friends whocanhave gluten love them too.

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Here’s everything it’s crucial that you know.

“As the name says, it’s golden blonde in color and tastes amazing,” they explain.

Find out where you’ve got the option to buy ithere.

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It’s light and refreshing and almost tastes like cider, the Thompsons say.

Find out where to buy ithere.

Redbridge Lager

Made only with sorghum, all of the beers from Redbridge are entirely gluten-free.

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And they’re really easy to find at supermarkets nationwide.

Give it a try if you’re looking for something strong, but nottoostrong.

The Thompsons like it because of how dark and malty it isconsider it the Guinness of the gluten-free world.

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“It’s the best beer for sitting outside at a BBQ.”

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This citrusy beer is a fan favorite for summer BBQs says Walker. Kanji points out that it’s really hoppy like the most…

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