Sunday Sips: New Grist Gluten-Free

Beer Name:  New Grist Gluten-Free

Such an inviting label! Photo by author.

Brewed By/In:  Lakefront Brewery, Inc. / Milwaukee, WI

Beer Type:  Pilsner-style Fruit/Vegetable

Best Served In:  Pilsner glass, Bavarian Seidel (similar to stein)

ABV:  5.1%

Characteristics:  Pours brilliantly yellow and clear.  Highly effervescent.  Pure white head that lasted about 45 seconds.  Smells and tastes sweet, like an apple.  Light mouthfeel, slightly watery, with sweet notes after rolling over your palate.

Food pairing:  Shellfish/crustacean (shrimp, calamari, lobster), Thicker fish (salmon, cod, bass)

Right after the pour.  Photo by author.

Overall:  8.5 - I am doing my best to explore outside of my comfort zone with beers.  With relatively low alcohol content, sweet and light flavors, this is an easy session beer - perfect for spring and summer.  I have never tried anything from Lakefront and I am excited to go back for more after this experience.  In lieu of malt, they brew with rice and sorghum, an old-world style cereal, that is widely used for gluten-free recipes.  In fact, New Grist is the first certified gluten-free beer!

Slainte!

Remember to always drink responsibly and never drink and drive.