When: Saturday, May 12th 9AM-2PM

Where: Aladdin Shrine Center 3850 Stelzer Road Columbus, OH 43219

Cost: $10,

Website: http://celiacawarenesstourcbus-eorg.eventbrite.com/

New Planet continues our progress on the Celiac Awareness Tour with another stop in Columbus, Ohio. We’ve had great success thus far on the CAT and we’re excited to kick off our first of three CAT events in Ohio.  Featuring raffles with proceeds donated to local celiac organizations, expert speakers, celebrity chefs preparing delicious gluten-free meals, and products from nearly 50 vendors. New Planet will be there will liquid refreshment to wash down all the great samples so come out and support us and try all three of our awesome beers!

When: Saturday, June 2nd 9AM-4PM

Where: The Park Expo & Conference Center 800 Briar Creek Road, Suite AA506 Charlotte, NC 28205

Cost: $10, children under 12 are free

Website: http://charlottegfexpo.blogspot.com/

The third year of this event promises to be quite grand with more than one hundred vendors set to attend in 40,000 square feet of exhibition space! With expert presentations from 9AM-11AM and the vendor fair running from 11AM-4PM, there is much to do, see, taste, and learn! Check out the website for extensive details and make sure not to miss New Planet and many, many other gluten-free vendors at this great event.

When: Saturday, May 12th 1-5PM VIP, Entrance at 12PM

Where: Highland Tap and Burger 2219 West 32nd Ave Denver CO 80211

Cost: GA $35/VIP $45

Website: http://www.cobeerweek.com/may-12

Join New Planet, more than 15 other breweries and 2 Colorado distilleries under the afternoon Colorado sun at the opening ceremony of Colorado Beer Week. VIP guests will enjoy early entry, 6 oz full pours and your choice of a Beer Can Chicken prepared with Gubna from Oskar Blues or a delicious sausage plate with sides. General Admission guests will enjoy 3 oz pours of more than 35 beers and the opportunity to purchase the Oskar Blues Beer Can Chicken and sausage plate. Finally, Colorado Beer Week would like to welcome the Colorado Craft Beer Radio Show AM 760 who will be broadcasting live from 12:00 – 1:00 at the Opening Ceremony. So, come join us on May 12th for some good tunes by Garrett Sayers Trio & Ryan Garrett, great food, and of course, awesome beer!

When: Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ 10AM

Where: Potts Field at CU Research Park 4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder, CO.

Cost: $30 adult with t-shirt/$20 adult without t-shirt/$20 student-with t-shirt/$15 youth-12 & under w-t-shirt

Website: http://conservationcenter.org/about-the-center-for-resource-conservation-crc/earth-day-5k2012/

Join New Planet Beer this Sunday as we sponsor the Center for Resource Conservation’s 10th Annual Earth Day 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from our 3R Raspberry Ale (the 3 R’s stand for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) for 2011 were given to the Center for Resource Conservation for their work engaging and educating Coloradan’s on conserving our natural resources like water, energy and waste.

The Earth Day 5K is also walking it’s talk. It is promoting a “cup free“race and offering participants a ”virtual swag bag”. Please join us and help make CRC this race as green as possible.

The Earth Day 5K is also walking it’s talk. It is promoting a “cup free“ race and offering participants a ”virtual swag bag”. Please join us and help make CRC this race as green as possible.

 When: Sunday, April 22nd ~10 a.m. Race starts

Where: University of Colorado Research Park 4001 Discovery Drive, Boulder

What: Support CRC’s mission to empower our community to conserve natural resources

Use your time from the 10th Annual Earth Day 5k to qualify for the first 29 waves of the 2012 Dick’s Sporting Goods BolderBOULDER!

Then join the fun for the 20th annual Microbreweries for the Environment on Friday, April 27th at 8 PM at the Boulder Theater. We’re excited to be returning to the Microbreweries for the Environment benefit: “Think Globally, Drink Locally: 20 Breweries, $2 Pints, 3 bands, 6 causes, 1 Planet”. This marks the 20th anniversary of the event which has raised over $130,000 for local environmental causes. Don’t miss the opportunity to sample some of Colorado’s best beers (especially ours!) for $2/pint or just $12 for a sampler glass. The benefit is a zero-waste and carbon-neutral event and everyone is encouraged to walk, bike, or bus to the event. Doors open and beer tasting starts at 8:00pm, and music will run to 1:00am.

Register here >

When: Saturday, April 28th from 2:30-5:00 PM

Where: House of Blues Boston15 Lansdowne St. Boston, MA

Cost: $37

Kicking off 2012 Boston Bacon and Beer Week, the Boston Bacon and Beer Festival will be Saturday, April 28th at the House of Blues Boston. New Planet will be there to provide all of you beer and bacon fans with the finest gluten-free offerings available in a bottle! Restaurants and purveyors from all over will be preparing their tastiest bacon based dishes for you to sample paired with beers from New England’s greatest breweries. If that’s not a good enough way to spend a Saturday afternoon, you should know that it’s also a benefit for the local hunger relief organizations Lovin’ Spoonfuls and Community Servings.Come out, have a great time, and support both New Planet and some great local charities at the same time. Website: http://wheretoeat.in/calendar/63/24-2012-Boston-Bacon-and-Beer-Festival/

When: Saturday, April 28th 9AM-2PM

Where: Crowne Plaza/Valley Forge, 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Cost: $10, children under 12 are free

Website: http://www.celiacawarenesstour.com/

New Planet is back for another stop on the Celiac Awareness Tour, this time in Philadelphia. The first stop on the Celiac Awareness Tour was awesome and we’re excited to be back again for another great event featuring raffles with proceeds donated to local celiac organizations, expert speakers, celebrity chefs preparing delicious gluten-free meals, and products from nearly 50 vendors. New Planet will be there will liquid refreshment to wash down all the great samples so come out and support us and try all three of our awesome beers!

When: Sunday, April 15th 2:30-6PM

Where: Foundry Park Inn 295 East Dougherty Street Athens, GA

Cost: $39.99

Website: http://www.classiccitybrew.com/brewfest.html

Hey Georgia fans, come out and welcome us to our first event in your state! We’ll be at the Classic City Brew Fest pouring all three of our beers along with more than 250 other offerings from other breweries! Complete with live local music this is sure to be a great day of beer tasting for all in attendance. Come out and show your support!

On the most basic level, gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye, and any mixture of these grains. But did you know that most processed foods also contain gluten? By cutting out fatty, sugary or fried foods that contain gluten, you’ll be more likely to make healthier mealtime choices that include fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, gluten-free whole grains, and lean meats. Maintaining a low-carb diet can lead to weight loss, increased energy levels, better digestion and even possibly lower bad cholesterol levels. Following a gluten-free diet can also eliminate bloating and other uncomfortable digestive symptoms.

Trying to come up with gluten-free meal ideas? Check out our list of naturally gluten-free foods.

1. Grains: Gluten is found in barley, rye, wheat, and any mixture of these grains. Gluten-free grains include corn, millet, rice, wild rice and quinoa.
2. Cereals: Any cereal that has barley malt and/or sweetener listed on its ingredients label contains gluten.
3. Pastas: Avoid pastas that are made from wheat or semolina, both of which contain gluten.
4. Baked Goods: Many breads, bagels, cookies, cakes, sandwich or hot dog buns, pizza crust, and other baked goods are prepared using wheat contain gluten.
5. Pre-cooked or processed poultry or meat: Although meat and poultry are gluten-free in their natural state, gluten is usually added as these foods are prepared. Any time a food is breaded or fried, gluten is added. Also be wary of products like hot dogs, which sometimes utilize gluten as a binding agent.
6. Sauces and soups: Avoid soups or sauces made with wheat-flour or ones that contain barley or pastas that aren’t gluten-free.
7. Spices: Spices that contain wheat starch or wheat flour aren’t considered gluten-free.
8. Products containing triticale: Triticale is a cross between rye and barley that contains gluten.
9. Wheat starch: While most products contain corn starch, which is considered gluten-free, check a product’s label to make sure it doesn’t contain wheat starch, which contains gluten.
10. Beer and other fermented beverages: Wheat and malted barley are commonly used in preparing beer and other fermented beverages. Gluten-free beers like New Planet Beer are an easy-to-locate, delicious alternative.