{"id":6513,"date":"2013-05-26T16:58:43","date_gmt":"2013-05-26T20:58:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.glutenfreeislife.com\/?p=6513"},"modified":"2013-05-26T16:58:43","modified_gmt":"2013-05-26T20:58:43","slug":"omission-brewing-introduces-gluten-free-ipa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glutenfreeislife.com\/?p=6513","title":{"rendered":"Omission Brewing Introduces Gluten-Free IPA"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was just a little over a year ago that I first sampled Omision\u2019s Lager and Pale Ale<\/a>.  Omission Brewing was the first brewer in US to use traditional ingredients, such as barley, in their gluten-free beer.  <\/p>\n

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More about the Gluten-Free IPA:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOmission IPA is the first authentic gluten-free IPA brewed with malted barley to hit the market,\u201d said Joe Casey, Widmer Brothers Brewmaster. \u201cThis IPA is brewed in the traditional Northwest IPA style, yet is specially crafted to be gluten-free. The beer uses a generous amount of Summit and Cascade hops giving it a beautiful citrus flavor and aroma.\u201d<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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\u201cAt Omission, we\u2019re constantly innovating, and exploring new opportunities to share our love of craft beer with anyone of legal drinking age, including those with gluten sensitivities,\u201d said Terry Michaelson, CEO, Craft Brew Alliance, and longtime celiac.  \u201cPart of that is experimenting with different beer styles that meet our rigorous gluten-free standards while staying true to our commitment to high-quality craft brewing. Omission IPA hits the mark, and we can\u2019t wait to get it into the hands of our customers in Oregon this spring.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gluten-free Omission IPA:<\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Omission IPA is a bright, hop forward Northwest Style IPA produced in the spirit of the original IPAs shipped from the UK to India in the late 1800s.  The heavy-handed use of Cascade and Summit hops give it notable pine, citrus, and grapefruit aromas and flavors. The bitterness is what you would expect of a NW IPA but this beer is balanced and smooth due to the perfect level of malt sweetness. The finish is crisp, clean, and refreshing \u2013 it\u2019s a true IPA lover\u2019s IPA.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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About Omission IPA<\/u><\/u><\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

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Ingredients<\/u><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Malts: Pale, Carmel 10\u00b0L<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Hops: Cascade, Summit<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

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IBU: 65<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

ABV: 6.7%
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Omission IPA has a suggested retail price of $9.99 per six-pack and will be available in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles at the Widmer Brothers Gasthaus Pub in Portland, Ore., and at retailers, restaurants and bars throughout the state.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I had never tried an IPA or India Pale Ale before starting the gluten-free diet, so I didn\u2019t have anything to compare the new Omission IPA to.  The IPA had a great flavor, but was heavier than I like (don\u2019t read this as bad, I like a lighter beer).  The IPA would pair well with a hot, juicy burger straight off of the grill or a meat lover\u2019s gluten-free pizza.  <\/p>\n

Each batch of Omission Beer<\/a> is independently tested using the R5 competitive ELISA test to ensure that it contains less than 20ppm gluten.  The consumer can log onto the Omission website<\/a> to check the batch results of the bottle they are drinking.  It is pretty cool and very reassuring.  <\/p>\n

Do you have a favorite gluten-free beer?  Have you tried any of the Omission beers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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