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[Blue Heaven]

I'm leery of it. I've been told that it is and isn't exactly gluten-free - that there's still gluten present, with an additive that prevents allergic flare-ups. Early on when I was testing out the new diet, I decided to take a chance on a regular beer; I took three sips before I knew something was wrong. Wouldn't wish the resulting weekend on anyone.

I've been extremely cautious since then, and if there's any chance that New Belgium's offering wouldn't work for me, I don't want any part of it.

Angry Orchard is gluten free. There is a beer called Red Bridge I believe that is GF. It wasn't bad.

[George]

Good to know (and sorry about the bad results).

I appreciate that, but it's all good. I thought I'd miss the gluten-heavy stuff much more than I do, but now that I've been off it for a while, I never really give it a second thought. I'm feeling a lot better these days, too, and my overall diet has improved tremendously. That isn't to say that I'm drinking the GF Kool-Aid and calling it the world's healthiest diet or anything, but the changes I had to make led to additional changes that resulted in improvements on the whole.

[George]

Angry Orchard is gluten free. There is a beer called Red Bridge I believe that is GF. It wasn't bad.

I like ciders, but anything more than a couple bottles and the sweetness begins to make me feel kinda gross.

I'll look for Red Bridge, though. Thanks for the tip.

[Dwight Schrute]

I appreciate that, but it's all good. I thought I'd miss the gluten-heavy stuff much more than I do, but now that I've been off it for a while, I never really give it a second thought. I'm feeling a lot better these days, too, and my overall diet has improved tremendously. That isn't to say that I'm drinking the GF Kool-Aid and calling it the world's healthiest diet or anything, but the changes I had to make led to additional changes that resulted in improvements on the whole.

I actually kinda buy into the hysteria abut gluten. My wife having a gluten free diet, I sometimes go days without eating it if I don't eat out at a restaurant. Invariably, I always feel better after a day or two of not eating it at all. I think even in people without a gluten allergy, there are tangible benefits of not eating it.

[Dwight Schrute]

I like ciders, but anything more than a couple bottles and the sweetness begins to make me feel kinda gross.

I'll look for Red Bridge, though. Thanks for the tip.

I can't drink ciders either. Rhinegeist Brewing here in Cincinnati has two that are kind of the exception. They're 'dry hopped' so they're very similar to a dry white wine. They're naturally low in sugar and much lower in calories. I can drink those moreso, but it's still not something I seek out.

[Blue Heaven]

I actually kinda buy into the hysteria abut gluten. My wife having a gluten free diet, I sometimes go days without eating it if I don't eat out at a restaurant. Invariably, I always feel better after a day or two of not eating it at all. I think even in people without a gluten allergy, there are tangible benefits of not eating it.

There is/was a tennis player. Jokovic? He credited his turn around to winning tournaments to a gluten free diet and he wasn't sensitive to gluten. Ever since my wife was diagnosed I can tell a difference in how better I feel. The thing that really bakes my noodle is how expensive gf bread is. About $5 for this tiny sack of sadness.

[Dwight Schrute]

There is/was a tennis player. Jokovic? He credited his turn around to winning tournaments to a gluten free diet and he wasn't sensitive to gluten. Ever since my wife was diagnosed I can tell a difference in how better I feel. The thing that really bakes my noodle is how expensive gf bread is. About $5 for this tiny sack of sadness.

That's the truth. Gluten free bread isn't good.

But I'm gonna share a lifechanger with you: The Skinnytaste Bagel. We use Namaste gluten free flour bought at Costco, but I think Kroger and Meijer sell it in normal quantities if you don't have a membership. These bagels are outstanding, and you'd hardly know the difference. The dough is so versatile - we've made pizza (parbake the crust at 450 for 6-7 minutes and it's good as gold), cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, and sub sandwich buns.

[Blue Heaven]

That's the truth. Gluten free bread isn't good.

But I'm gonna share a lifechanger with you: The Skinnytaste Bagel. We use Namaste gluten free flour bought at Costco, but I think Kroger and Meijer sell it in normal quantities if you don't have a membership. These bagels are outstanding, and you'd hardly know the difference. The dough is so versatile - we've made pizza (parbake the crust at 450 for 6-7 minutes and it's good as gold), cinnamon rolls, breadsticks, and sub sandwich buns.

We have some gf flour. Gonna have to ask what kind.

[DA#23]

With Oktoberfest season approaching, I thought I would bump this. Any recommendations for some killer Fall beers I need to try?

[Blue Heaven]

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest. They collaborate this year with Bitburger Brewing. Fantastic fall marzen. Great Lakes Oktoberfest goes without saying, imo. My favorite Oktoberfest style.

[Blue Heaven]

Kroger up here in Mt. Washington has the Sierra Nevada on sale for $7.79 a sixer. About as good a deal as you are gonna get.

[CATHYnKY]

Will be in Colorado the week after Thanksgiving. Hoping for some good fall beers to try. Will be going to our favorite breweries and will try a couple new ones. My son lives near Ft Collins. No shortage of choices 🙂

[Blue Heaven]

Get some. Fantastic!

[surveyor]

Get some. Fantastic!

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Nothing but the best. The 'Boys are looking good with Kellen Moore calling the plays.