Gluten Free Beer

Interested in trying a gluten free beer but not sure where to start? Try one of these suggestions from our friends at Men's Health

Bleier's Brew

Haven't seen much on the web about Bleier's Brew so I figured I'd do my part and contribute. The beer is named after the beloved former Pittsburgh Steeler, Rocky Bleier. A portion of the proceeds go to the Southwestern Pennsylvania World War II Memorial Project.

The beer is a light colored American styled lager brewed by Penn Brewery. It has only been available since mid October and distribution is (at least currently) limited to Western PA.

Don't expect to be blown away by some unique original taste, but if you are an American lager fan then this beer will not disappoint. I give this brew a very biased 'A' rating all around and will buy again next time I'm in Da Burgh.

For added enjoyment, try pairing this beer with Sunday Steeler games!

Boston Beer vs Anchor Brewing

In the most recent update about the ongoing lawsuit between Boston Beer and Anchor Brewing, the man at the center of all the attention, Judd Hausner, is appears to be a very polarizing figure.

Boston Beer claims Hausner to be an expert in the beer business and that expertise is exclusively from his days at Boston Beer. Anchor's opinion is a bit more humbling: "He’s just a young guy selling beer," said Wesley Kinnear, Anchor Brewing’s attorney.

I'm sure there are and lawsuits between brewers from time to time and this one won't be the last of them. However, for one reason or another, this seems to be gaining a significant amount of attention which puts a bad taste in the mouth of fans of craft brewed "better beer". One of the things we all love the most about our beer (besides the taste) is the community and collaboration surrounding it.

Your thoughts???

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