New Planet Beer Now Available Online

Ever since I tried the gluten-free New Planet Beer back in 2010, I have been a big fan. Unfortunately, New Planet Beer is not sold on the East coast and they have only recently expanded their distribution outside of Colorado. Recently, I was thrilled to learn that New Planet Beer is now sold online. This means I can get their beer sent right to my door which is fine by me. Until New Planet Beer comes to New York City, I am happy to know I can now enjoy it at home by mail. Click here for more information about buying New Planet Beer online.

I tried the Off Grid Pale Ale recently. On first sip, it had a much sharper flavor than I remember the Tread Lightly Ale having. Although it did fulfill my beer craving after an especially aggravating day at work, I liked the original Tread Lightly Ale much better. Actually, I think the Tread Lightly was the best of the three gluten-free beers New Planet offers and one of the best gluten-free beers on the market. Period.

New Planet Beer’s Six Guarantees

1. New Planet Beer is made from 100% gluten-free ingredients: Sorghum, Corn, Hops and Yeast. With one beer made with brown rice instead of corn for those who also have corn allergies.
2. Every batch is tested in a lab to guarantee 100% gluten-free beer.
3. Their brewing facility takes extra cleaning measures to eliminate cross contamination.
4. New Planet Beer delivers a great taste without sacrificing natural ingredients and alcohol content.
5. New Planet Beer gives a portion of proceeds to environmental programs that support sustainable living.
6. New Planet Beer makes a gluten-free beer for every style of beer drinker: Enjoy a light flavor, fruity flavor or a beer with a little extra hop.

Guest Blogger: Erin Smith of Gluten-Free Fun

After my review of the New Planet Tread Lightly Ale, I was asked by New Planet to contribute to their blog. I was thrilled by this request. You can read my full article from October 14, 2010 on the New Planet website.

Here is an excerpt:

How to find informative gluten-free information online

The buzz words “gluten-free” seem to be everywhere these days; but nowhere is gluten-free more prevalent than on the Internet. When I was first diagnosed with Celiac Disease in the 1980s, there was no Internet. The research my family did was mostly with doctors, by word-of-mouth, or from the rare book we found in bookstores and libraries. Today, you can type “gluten-free” into any search engine and literally get millions of results for your search. This explosion of information about gluten-free diets, Celiac Disease, and more is amazing but you should explore these online resources wisely.

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New Gluten-Free Beer: Tread Lightly Ale

At the beginning of the summer, I was contacted by a new gluten-free beer distributor based out of Colorado. They wanted to introduce their 100% certified New Planet Gluten-Free Beer. I love trying new things and was excited to have some gluten-free beer sent to me for sampling.

The founder of New Planet Beer, Pedro Gonzalez, was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2003 and after becoming tired of the gluten-free beers already on the market, he decided to brew his own. New Planet Beer was founded in 2008 with a mission to help everyone celebrate life with a great tasting beer and to help do good things for the planet. In addition, New Planet Beer is striving to bring a variety of different gluten-free beers to its customers. Tread Lightly Ale was the first New Planet Beer in the market, 3R Raspberry was their second beer that came out this July and they’re currently in development of a Pale Ale, that is due out this fall.

Not only does New Planet Beer love making great tasting gluten-free beer, they also enjoy connecting with others who have gluten and wheat intolerances, or who support the gluten-free diet. They are proud to promote the gluten-free lifestyle and connect with gluten-free communities that are continuously advocating the education and health awareness of celiac disease.

I am not a big solo drinker or even much of a beer drinker, but in honor of the unofficial end-of-summer I cracked open this Tread Lightly Ale the other night. I was pleasantly surprised. It had a really light taste with no aftertaste, which I find is often the case with other gluten-free beers. After finishing the first bottle, I was wishing I had a second but I was only sent one bottle of the Tread Lightly Ale.

Unfortunately, the New Planet beers are currently only distributed in Colorado so unless I get on a plane I won't get to try this beer again any time soon. As of June, they were still working on national distribution. If you live in Colorado or are just passing through, look for the New Planet Tread Lightly Ale and give it a try. I don't think you will be disappointed.

TREAD LIGHTLY ALE PRODUCT DETAILS

Ingredients: Sorghum, Corn, Orange Peel, Hops, Yeast
ABV: 5.0%
Calories: 125
Packaging: Sold in 6 packs and 22 oz “Bomber” style bottles will be available later this year