Bernard Gluten Free Pilsner

Bernard Pilsner

 

Bernard Brewery a little known Cezk brewer fastley becoming more renowned in the UK thanks to the Tap Brewery. Tap Brewery  is one of the only bar chains to supply said Pilsner in the UK. Recently while working for one of the Tap bars , they started stocking gluten free Bernard Pilsner.  As far as i know Tap bars may be the only provider as of this post in the UK. 

The beer is remarkable example of how to take its gluten counterpart and copy the flavor so remarkable that you may have to double check the bottle for the gluten free symbol. I say this because gluten free lager above all other types of beer really does struggle to capture the same flavor and the same refreshing taste of its gluten based counterparts. Happily Bernard gluten free pilsner does taste like a good lager its sharp intial bitter taste is what you would expect from a Cezk brewed pilsner. Overall very drinkable and the value is hard to beat as  gluten free beers go in bars. 

I really do hope this beer grabs a bigger hold in the gluten free market because it leaps and bounds above its competition. 

Alc: 4.7

  

Ingredients: water, barely malts, hop products. Gluten content max. 20 mg/kg.

My rating: 8/10 

Brewdog Prototype Vagabond Pale Ale

Vagabond Pale Ale

Brewdog may not need any introduction with multiple bars and renowned beers. Brewdog have bars all over the UK and create headlines thanks to their controversial rise to fame and renowned Punk IPA that can be found in supermarkets and many other outlets. More importantly they are one of the newest gluten free beer makers to grace the market.

Its an impressive debut to be sure, enjoyable to drink with a hoppy floral initial taste. The two hops Amarillo  and Centennial really do give it nice hoppy flavor that really give this beer character. Overall Vagabond carry's a nice aroma and fantastic taste, the beer is a great example of tasty pale ale with a bitter kick on the after taste. 

This beer is also the first gluten free beer ive seen on keg! imagine that ordering a pint of gluten free beer! 

While i may be gushing slightly it has to be said the bottled beer for me tasted better then its keg counter part. £4.90 was the price of a pint in Brewdog London (Camden)  which seemed reasonable i just wish it had matched up the bottle i had a few weeks earlier.

 

Alc:4.5

Ingredients: Water, Barley, Hops, Yeast

My rating: 8/10