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Post by colormist on Nov 10, 2006 11:20:05 GMT -5
So, I know most mixed drinks are no-nos, as are wine coolers, wine, and any other alcohol derived from fruit.
Personally, I like beer--or rather, I like beer that doesn't make me sick. And since alcohol (for some odd reason) isn't required to post their ingredients ANYWHERE, I was wondering if anyone had any discoveries with beer?
The ones I liked before I discovered I had HFI were:
Newcastle Brown
Sam Adams Light
Amstel Light
My instincts seemed fairly decent on sugar-free foods before I found a food list, but I have yet to try these while fructose-free. I'm afraid of the illness that might follow.
Generic Online Ingredient List:
Newcastle Brown Ale - maize grits, malt, water, hops, yeast (lots of reference to sugars.
Sam Adams Light - Malted Barley, water, hops, yeast (site says Sam Adams beer contains no corn, rice, or sugar)
Amstel Light - (can't find a list of ingredients)
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Post by Tammy on Nov 11, 2006 1:36:20 GMT -5
Amstel Lite is made in Holland and shipped over here. Holland doesn't give ingredients of ANYTHING, much less beer. But I do happen to know someone who works for Heinkein (Heinkein makes Amstel LIte). He is pretty high up in the ranks. I'll see if I can get some answers. Once he knows its for the same reason as Regina's, I'm sure he'll do what he can to help. He just moved from Holland to California, with a girlfriend in NYC. So it may take a bit to track down the info. Be patient and I'll see what I can find out.
Tammy
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Post by lisa on Nov 11, 2006 12:47:41 GMT -5
I'm not sure how to help you on that one, but thought I'd throw another option in the mix. I have heard rave reviews of a beer called Celis White which used to be brewed in Austin, but is now brewed in Michigan. Might be easier to communicate with a local brewery. If it is anywhere close to you, you may be able to take a brewery tour and talk with someone. Sounds like they have lots of varieties, but Celis White is by far the biggest name brew they've got. www.michiganbrewing.com/contact.htm |
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Post by colormist on Nov 14, 2006 12:37:02 GMT -5
I've got a Cost Plus World Market right down the road from me. I might make a stop there this week and see if they have a Celis White. My husband is going to LOVE all this beer I'm going to be bringing home for sugar-taste-tests! lol
Tammy, any info you can get on Amstel would be wonderful. Thank you so much!
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Post by ukbill on Nov 27, 2006 20:01:29 GMT -5
OK Here I can help I have spent many Years testing ;-) Firstly any beer that contains Maize is out! I cannot drink Newcastle Brown but maybe its brewed differently over the pond??  Most if not all German beers are GOOD being by law brewed from Barley Hops and water ONLY! Also I can report a second advantage of drinking True German beer NO HANGOVER! Most Czech beer is good never had a problem with it and has same benefit as German beer! Belgium beers are OK mostly, the Hoegarden wheat beer is not a problem for a pint or 3 or until I fall over! Avoid the Trappist Monks beer or anything with Honey in it! French Lagers are good in small quantities Kronenburg and 1646 (i think it's called) are fine. Be careful to note where brewed because some beers brewed in different countries have different ingredients. Guinness and Murphy's beer from Ireland are fine for a few pints! As is PURE malt Whisky (not Southern Comfort or any of those) I am talking about Scottish Malt whisky made from Malted Barley only! I usually fall over before i get any problems with the sugar making me feel extremely ill! However maybe your tolerance to alcohol is greater then mine??? ;D Enjoy! regards Bill A. |
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Post by colormist on Dec 1, 2006 10:09:16 GMT -5
Thanks Bill!
I'm making a list right now to keep in my wallet! I might actually be able to get drunk and ignore my inlaws this christmas! Yay!
EDIT: Oh, and I doubt my tolerance is greater than your's. I usually get tipsy after half a bottle. lol
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Post by colormist on Dec 4, 2006 13:15:15 GMT -5
I picked up two German beers this weekend. One was Guiness Extra Stout (which I think can be used as a substitute for Turpentine). I really did try to drink it before using half the pint to clean my drains. I can't recall the name of the other brand (a wheat beer and the label clearly stated it was brewed according to the beer law in Germany). My husband opened the pint without my consent (as I was still recovering from Guiness), poured me a small half-glass and ran away with the rest. He liked it almost more than I did. I'm going to try to pick up a six pack this afternoon.  I am happy. I can drink beer again! |
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Post by ukbill on Dec 4, 2006 20:23:57 GMT -5
Glad to have been of help,
Bottled Guinness is not the best of beers to try unless you are used to that sort of self abuse!
The draft stuff form beer pumps is different again like lemons and cream!
But I did say it is not one I can drink very much of!
At best 2 pints of draft black stuff but not the bottled beer!
By the way it actually in small doses tastes very nice cooked in a beef casserole (Beef, Mushrooms, pearl barley, beef stock and some very well fried onion and herbs)
I use Pearl Barley as a filler in meat dishes where other people would use veggies.
regards
Bill A.
PS if your husband drinks much of the wheat beer you will be able to catch him easily as he will fall over quite quickly ;-)
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Post by Tammy on Jan 5, 2007 0:09:14 GMT -5
Sorry it took me so long to get the info on this. With the holidays, my friend was hard to track down.
Amstel light, and all Heineken products, are made just like the german beers. With barley hops. So if the german beers worked for you, Amstel Light will be good, too.
Now the question is whether you like the new one you found better or not.
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Post by colormist on Jan 11, 2007 11:37:55 GMT -5
Bill-- I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for pearl barley. I love beef stews & casseroles. I did notice that my husband was unable to navigate our spiral staircase after having one beer. Very amusing. Tammy-- That's great news! Now to have a taste test!  Actually, I really like Amstel & the wheat beer (which I still can't remember the name of, W.S. or W.P. or something...) It's always good to have multiple options. |
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Post by Marc OZ on Jan 29, 2007 10:26:26 GMT -5
Glad to have found you guys and topic.
I am 35 years old and follow a very strict diet other than having a beer or two or three every now and then. I react very quickly to fructose levels that are found in foods or other drinks.
Since my first encounters with beer at the age of 15, my doctors and surrounding people declared it as a no no. Never than less I have been testing many beers since and followed my body reactions which concludes the German Beers and some single malt whiskey's. Now living in Australia can be testing as the local beers are brewed with sugar cane.
I guess knowing that you guys enjoy a beer once a while as well will make feel even better.
Cheers and thanks
Marc M
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Post by fructo0ligo on Mar 11, 2007 12:05:24 GMT -5
I picked up two German beers this weekend. One was Guiness Extra Stout... Nonono, that's irish! Guinness is 0irish, not my kind of beer but it's also known as the 'fartbeer' since it makes people fart. Stout's usually contain much gluten, more than 1400ppm or so (gluten-free is considered 0-20ppm with temporary tolerance on 200ppm). |
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Post by colormist on Mar 13, 2007 9:12:20 GMT -5
I picked up two German beers this weekend. One was Guiness Extra Stout... Nonono, that's irish! Guinness is 0irish, not my kind of beer but it's also known as the 'fartbeer' since it makes people fart. Stout's usually contain much gluten, more than 1400ppm or so (gluten-free is considered 0-20ppm with temporary tolerance on 200ppm). I'm fine with Glutens, as far as I can tell. Don't know what I'd eat if I couldn't have glutens, really. Guinness is gross anyway and I'm still a light-weight. I usually can only handle one beer at any sitting. LOL I'm headed to Disney World this next week and plan on experimenting at German world. They have way more beer there than I'll ever be able to try in the real world. I'll be taking notes. Interestingly enough, my husband is also allergic to /something/ in alcohol. He breaks out in hives. We're hoping its the additives and that by drinking beer brewed according to the German Purity Law, we'll both find something we can agree on. |
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Actually, I really like Amstel & the wheat beer (which I still can't remember the name of, W.S. or W.P. or something...) It's always good to have multiple options. 