Desiree Knott | May 21, 2010
Well, the results are finally in. Sorry it took so long. My first attempt at an all-grain gluten free beer has been tried and the verdict: Pretty darn good! The beer turned out to be a nice amber color and had a great hop character. The candy syrup added a pleasant caramel quality and the [...]
Desiree Knott | March 17, 2010
I’m very excited. I’m brewing my first all-grain gluten-free beer today. I’ve brewed a few extract versions with sorghum as the base extract with so-so results. Sorghum has an aftertaste that I describe as metallic. These gluten free attempts were ok, but I want a gluten-free beer that measures up to the craft beer and [...]
Desiree Knott | February 13, 2010
In my quest to find a gluten free beer that tastes like a craft beer, many friends have come to my aide. My latest gluten free adventure is from Nick Stafford’s Hambleton Ales out of Melberby, North Yorkshire England and was given to me by Steve Stivers, fellow FOAM (Fellowship of Oklahoma Alemakers) member and [...]
Desiree Knott | December 25, 2009
As many already know, I have celiac disease which is basically intolerance for gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and many other grains. Technically I’m not supposed to drink beer. I know, I know… Apparently God (if there really is one) has a sick sense of humor. I was diagnosed 3 years after [...]
