Is Budweiser Gluten Free?

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People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities have to be very careful about what they eat and drink, and beer is no exception. So, is Budweiser gluten free?

Two people cheering with two bottles of Budweiser.

What is Budweiser?

Budweiser is an iconic American beer brand, first brewed in St. Louis, Missouri in 1876. It is one of the world’s most popular beers and is a medium-bodied lager with a distinctive flavor.

A can of Budweiser.

Budweiser Ingredients

Budweiser is produced using barley malt, rice, water, hops, and yeast. (Source)

How is Budweiser Made?

The barley malt and other grains are mixed with water and heated until it turns into a thick, sweet liquid known as wort. The wort is then cooled and fermented with yeast, which converts the sugars into alcohol. (Source)

A bottle of Budweiser surrounded by hamburgers and side dishes.

Is Budweiser Gluten Free?

No, Budweiser is not gluten free. Since the alcohol does not go through a distillation process like whiskey does that removes the gluten, it still contains gluten from the barley malt. Barley malt is made from the grain barley and it contains gluten.

Read, what does gluten free mean for a deeper explanation.

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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.

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