E-Malt.com News article: USA: Gluten-free Omission Beer now distributed nationwide

Beginning this week, Omission Beer will start distributing Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale, the first two craft beer offerings from the new brand, nationally. Previously available only in Oregon, the phased rollout will begin on the West Coast and is expected to be available nationwide by mid-June, Marketwatch reported on May, 17.

Announced in late March by Craft Brew Alliance (CBA), Omission is the first craft beer brand in the U.S. focused exclusively on brewing great-tasting craft beers with traditional ingredients that are specially crafted to remove gluten. Brewed by Widmer Brothers Brewing in Portland, Ore., Gluten levels in every batch of Omission beer are measured by the brewery and two independent labs using the R5 Competitive ELISA test to ensure that the beer meets the brewery's standards.

"After introducing Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale in Oregon last month, we're eager to share our great-tasting brews with the rest of the country," said Terry Michaelson, CEO.

"Omission is a testament to the creativity, innovation and dedication of our team. As a celiac, I'm thrilled with the result, and think others in the celiac and craft beer communities will be, too."

"We wanted to offer great craft beers to people who aren't able to fully enjoy the craft beer experience due to gluten intolerance," said Joe Casey, brewmaster. "Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale are approachable beers and are true expressions of their respective styles. We're looking forward to sharing both beers with people across the United States."

18 May, 2012