Craft beers

Chocolate in beer simply makes sense — especially in rich, heavy stouts and porters that already taste something like a liquid brownie. And cherries in a sour beer is a tart and summery idea — a perfect marriage. Even yerba mate, that bitter tea-like herb of Argentina, is a sensible fit in an IPA. But just what was the brewer was thinking who first put oysters into a vat of boiling brew?

The New York Yankees of South American drinking, the wines of Chile and Argentina have fans all over the world. While their Malbecs and Carmeneres are justifiably renowned, the vast Patagonia region that stretches across both nations also produces some of the world’s most exciting ales and German-style lagers. ¿Por que?

I know what you’re thinking: Good gluten-free beer is a myth. It’s impossible to replicate a great IPA or lager using alternative ingredients, right? Well, for the past few years I’ve watched a friend cringe at every sip of Redbridge (it’s Anheuser-Busch, no surprise) or Bards (equally not-good) so I took it upon myself to search far and wide for an acceptable alternative: gluten-free beer that tastes like beer. I found these 5 delicious brews.