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Good News for Gluten Free Drinkers
Just this past weekend, a few of us were lounging by the pool. A friend that loves beer, but medically has to drink gluten-free was trying to be sneaky about her bottles of Omission Lager and Pale Ale in a glass free zone. Sadly, there aren’t many gluten-free options in cans.
There just might be some good news for her. As you can see above, it looks like Omission Lager could see aluminum soon. Great news for those gluten-free drinkers needing some versatility.
The Omission series is brewed by Widmer Brothers Brewing in Portland, Oregon. Instead of brewing without gluten, the brewery has developed a propriety process to remove it. The result is some of the best gluten-free beer we’ve tasted to date.
Omission Lager is a refreshing and crisp beer, brewed in the traditional lager style. Perfect for a variety of beer drinking occasions, Omission Lager’s aromatic hop profile offers a unique, easy-drinking beer for those looking for a lighter and approachable beer style.
Ommision Lager is one of three in the family, alongside Omission Pale Ale and Omission IPA. You can find the current selections in 12oz bottles & draft.
Style: Lager
Hops: Citra, Sterling, Mt. Hood
Malts: Pale, Caramel
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Cans (TBA)
4.6% ABV, 20 IBUs
Read more: Omission Beer Series, Gluten-Free Beer
Omission Gluten Free Beers Launching Nationally
Those who want or need more Gluten Free beer options will soon have two more to choose from. Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale are now national offerings. Oregon was the first state to receive these beers from Widmer Brothers. Each beer is brewed with malted barley crafted to remove the presence of gluten.
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. (If you are gluten intolerant, you know what these are.) You can also spot check every batch on this website: www.omissiontests.com.
“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.”
The two offerings are Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale.
Omission Lager
Style: Gluten-Free Lager
Hops: Citra, Sterling, Mt. Hood
Malts: Pale, Caramel 10
4.6% ABV, 20 IBUs
Omission Pale Ale
Style: Gluten-Free Pale Ale
Hops: Cascade, Citra Profile
Malts: Pale, Carapils, Dark Munich, Caramel 10
5.8% ABV, 33 IBUs
Both are available in 12 oz bottles. On shelves near in my Mid-June, 2012 [PressRelease]
Omission Gluten Free Beers Launching Nationwide (PR)
PORTLAND, OR. — May 17, 2012 — Beginning this week, Omission Beer will start distributing Omission Lager andOmission 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.
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–including malted barley–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. Test results for every batch of Omission beer are available to consumers at: www.omissiontests.com.
“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.”
Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale
“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.”
Omission Lager is a refreshing and crisp beer, brewed in the traditional lager style. Perfect for a variety of occasions, Omission Lager’s aromatic hop profile offers a unique, easy-drinking beer for those looking for a lighter and approachable beer style. Bold and hoppy, Omission Pale Ale is a hop-forward American pale ale, brewed to showcase the Cascade hop profile. Amber in color, Omission Pale Ale’s floral aroma is complemented by caramel malt body, making for a delicious craft beer.
| About Omission Lager | About Omission Pale Ale |
| IngredientsMalts: Pale, Caramel 10Hops: Citra, Sterling, Mt. HoodProfile
IBU: 20 ABV: 4.6% |
IngredientsMalts: Pale, Caramel 10, Dark Munich, CarapilsHops: Cascade, CitraProfile
IBU: 33 ABV: 5.8% |
Omission Lager and Omission Pale Ale have a suggested retail price of $9.99 per six-pack and will be available in 12-ounce bottles at retailers and bars throughout the United States.
About Omission Beer
Omission Beer is a new brand of craft beers introduced first in Oregon in early April by Craft Brew Alliance in Portland, Ore. Omission is the first craft beer brand in the U.S. focused exclusively on brewing great-tasting beers with traditional ingredients, including malted barley, specially crafted to remove gluten. Each batch of Omission Beer is tested using the R5 competitive ELISA test to ensure that it contains gluten levels that meet the brewery’s strict standards. Drinking is believing.
About Craft Brew Alliance
Craft Brew Alliance was formed with the merger of leading Pacific Northwest craft brewers Widmer Brothers Brewing and Redhook Ale Brewery in 2008. With an eye toward preserving and growing one-of-a-kind craft beers and brands, CBA was joined by Kona Brewing Company in 2010. Craft Brew Alliance launched Omission beer in 2012. For more information about CBA, visit www.craftbrew.com.
Widmer’s New Omission Beers
You’ve heard of sin by omission, but what about brewing by omission? These new labels by Widmer Brothers Brewing signal a new series of beers coming out of Portland, Oregon. As you can see from the labels, there are 2 editions planned at the moment: Omission Pale Ale, 5.8% ABV and Omission Lager 4.6% ABV. Tag line – “It isn’t just what we took out, it’s what we left in.” Slated for 12oz bottles.
