USA, WA: MillerCoors expands gluten-free beer range

Following a test launch in the Pacific Northwest last year, MillerCoors is expanding its naturally gluten-free Coors Peak beer offering with a second style, Golden Lager, GSPnet.com reported on March 16.

Like its predecessor Copper Lager, Coors Peak Golden Lager is brewed with 100% all-natural, gluten-free ingredients, including California brown rice and Pacific Northwest hops. While Copper Lager is a rich copper color with a slight caramel profile, Golden Lager is bright and balanced, with a toasted-malt backbone and hints of citrusy hops.

“We spent nearly five years experimenting with different grains to develop a great tasting beer that is 100% naturally gluten-free,” said Troy Rysewyk, MillerCoors manager of brewing technology and innovation. “We wanted to highlight the versatility of our signature brewing process and ingredients by developing additional styles. After considering multiple grain options, including sorghum, amaranth and quinoa, we are proud to be the only major brewer crafting a great-tasting, naturally gluten-free beer brewed from brown rice.”

Coors Peak Golden Lager is a full-flavored, medium-bodied beer that contains 5% alcohol by volume. Coors Peak Copper and Golden Lagers are naturally gluten-free from grain to glass and are certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group.

“We’re excited to give both Coors Peak Copper and Golden Lagers our stamp of approval and to help spread the word about this growing line of naturally gluten-free beers," said Channon Quinn, vice president of food safety with the Gluten Intolerance Group.

Coors Peak Copper and Golden Lagers are available in the Seattle and Portland metropolitan areas. Golden Lager can be found in six-packs of 12-ounce bottles, and Copper Lager can be found in both six- and 12-pack bottles at stores and select bars and restaurants.

Chicago-based MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Co.

18 March, 2016