The froth on gluten-free beers 🍺✨
Gluten-free beer has come a long way since the sad, watery brews of yesteryear. These days, the best gluten-free beers in Australia taste every bit as good as their wheaty mates — crisp lagers, punchy IPAs, smooth ales, the lot. Great news if you’re gluten-free… but also a bit overwhelming. Which ones are worth your hard-earned? We’ve done the heavy lifting (aka the drinking) and rounded up six of our favourites.
So, what’s the deal with gluten-free beer?
Gluten-free craft beer ditches the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye. That makes it safe for coeliacs, gluten-sensitive mates, or anyone choosing to skip gluten but still chase full flavour.
And it’s not some tiny niche either — the Medical Journal of Australia reckons 1 in 4 Aussies actively avoid gluten. That’s a frothy big crowd, and only a handful of breweries are nailing it.
Not all GF beers are created equal
Forget the old days of compromise. Gluten-free beer in Australia now comes in just about every style you could dream of. Here are seven gluten-free Aussie craft beers we’ll happily crack again (and again):
4 Hearts Single Hop Pale Ale – hoppy, balanced, and seriously sessionable
Hope Brewery GFP (Pilsner) – light, crisp, and perfect for summer
O’Brien XPA – bold and full-bodied, with extra hop punch
Sick Puppy Golden Retriever Ale – smooth, golden, easy drinking
Two Bays Session Ale – refreshing and gluten-free by design
Wild Polly IPA – a big, hop-forward beer with bite
GFB Aussie Ale – an easy-drinking pale ale that nails that classic Aussie pub-beer vibe
Where to get your hands on them
Once upon a time, finding a decent gluten-free beer in Australia meant hunting down one lonely bottle-o option. These days? Loads more choice, and a growing bunch of breweries who specialise in gluten-free craft beer. Better yet, you can snag a bunch of the best ones in one go with our gluten-free beer packs.
Bottom line: gluten-free beers aren’t just “good for gluten-free”. They’re bloody good, full stop. Whether you’re new to the scene or just chasing something fresh, there’s never been a better time to raise a GF pint. Cheers to that! 🍻
