What: Celiac Awareness Tour, Cleveland Ohio
When: Saturday November 17 , 9am-2pm
Where: Holiday Inn, 6001 Rockside Rd, Independence, OH 44131
Website: http://celiacawarenesstour.com/
Come and taste New Planet’s line of Crafted Gluten Free beers along with lots of other gluten free goodies too.
What: Appetite for Awareness-A Gluten-Free Cooking Spree
When: Sunday, September 23, 2012 1-5pm
Where: The Historic Strawbridge Building- 8th and Market Streets-Philadelphia, PA
Cost: See NFCA website for pricing.
Website: http://www.celiaccentral.org/a4a/
We are proud to support the NFCA (National Foundation for Celiac Awareness) and their annual Appetite for Awareness Event this weekend in Philadelphia! There will be numerous gluten-free restaurants from the Philadelphia area. Come out and sample our beer and grab some tasty snacks from 20+ gluten-free friendly restaurants.
As you might know, gluten is found in many grains, which is why those maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle avoid drinking beers that are made with wheat and barley. But did you know that not all grains contain gluten? Sorghum, rice and corn are three grains that are commonly used in gluten-free products. We brew our Tread Lightly Ale and 3R Raspberry Ale with sorghum and Off Grid Pale Ale with brown rice rather than wheat and barley.
What is sorghum?
Sorghum is a grass that is grown in warm, dry climates around the world.
Where is it grown?
Sorghum is grown in many different countries around the world, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Mexico, the United States, and Sudan. In the U.S., sorghum is mainly cultivated in a crop belt that runs from Southern Texas to South Dakota. It’s considered the fifth most important cereal crop in the world.
What products is it used in?
As a grain that doesn’t trigger gluten intolerance, sorghum is used in many different products:
What industries is it used in?
Sorghum is also utilized in the production of:
Enjoy your gluten-free beer!
New Planet Beer intern, Ryan Gaterman enlightens us on what he’s learned so far during his summer internship.
Before working with New Planet Beer, I was a bit unaware of gluten-free diets and the processes behind gluten-free products. After working for a few weeks and attending the Rocky Mountain Brewfest in Fort Collins, CO, I have learned much more about the beer industry than I thought and what it takes to brew certified gluten-free beer.
I’ve found that in the wonderful world of beer, unless you’re gluten-free, many people don’t know what separates New Planet’s Beer from other beer brands. New Planet Beer’s selection is strictly gluten-free and the ingredients and recipes for Tread Lightly Ale and 3R Raspberry Ale are like no other. I explain to consumers, aside from an outstanding taste, that New Planet Beer uses sorghum instead of wheat, thus making New Planet Beer gluten-free. For those who don’t follow a gluten-free diet or don’t know their crops well, they may ask, “What’s sorghum?”.
In order to answer this question, I did some research and found some interesting facts about the grain sorghum:
If you have yet to try a beer brewed with sorghum, now is the time to start! Whether it be gluten sensitivity or a diet choice, have a taste of New Planet Beer and you’ll be satisfied.
