Question by farmerlady3: Can Celiac people drink alcohol?
I have Celiac disease but i would like to drink at a time in my life I can’t buy beer yet but can I drink vodka or anything else? Is there gluten in it? Is alcohol gluten?
Best answer:
Answer by zotdirector
You should avoid alcohols that are made with gluten containing ingredients. Basically you should avoid all beers. Alcohol is not gluten or even close, gluten is a protein and alcohol is well an alcohol. But since beer is made with wheat or barely which contain gluten they are to be avoided. Some hard liquors may also be made with gluten containing products but they are distilled so much that there will be practically 0 gluten left in them. If you are still worried these liquors may be made from grains
Whiskey
Vodka
Gin
Grain Alcohol
You’re safe with Rum, Tequila or Brandy. Also any wines should be fine.
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The 2nd poster is correct, but I must add that many Vodkas are not made from grain – check each bottle – many are distilled from potatoes, grapes, etc.
Also, there are many gluten-free beers on the market now – typically brewed with sorghum.
You are also okay with hard ciders and mead (just stay away from braggot – a mead brewed with malt)
Don’t worry. You have plenty of options – despite not being able to enjoy delicious craft beers.
Cheers!