Gluten-free lager without the alcohol
By Alex Stewart · Updated
Gluten-free or not
| Beer | Gluten-free | kcal per 100ml | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPOSSIBREW Lager | Yes, below 20ppm | 17 | 0.5% |
| Nirvana Pils | Yes, certified | not listed | 0.5% |
| Lucky Saint | No | 16 | 0.5% |
| Days Lager | No | 10 | 0.0% |
| Heineken 0.0 | No | 21 | 0.0% |
How a barley lager becomes gluten-free
Most lagers are brewed with barley. Brewers that sell a gluten-free lager typically add an enzyme during brewing that breaks the gluten down, then test each batch. Nirvana says every batch is lab-tested below 20ppm.
Our pick
IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager
★★★★★5/5
Gluten-free below 20ppm, vegan, 17 kcal per 100ml and the #1 alcohol-free beer on Trustpilot.
- Price56.8p per 100ml, 48.3p on subscription (40 x 440ml, £100.00)
- Calories17 kcal per 100ml
- ABV0.5%
- Functional blend1,650mg Social Blend
FAQ
Is Lucky Saint gluten-free?
No. Lucky Saint lists barley (gluten) in its ingredients.
Is Days Lager gluten-free?
No. Days says it is not gluten-free because it uses barley.
Is gluten-free beer safe for coeliacs?
Check the can and ask your doctor. We only report what each brand states.
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Sources
- Days Lager
- Heineken 0.0
- IMPOSSIBREW Enhanced Lager
- Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager
- Nirvana Pils
- Guinness: calories in each Guinness beer
- Heineken 0.0: nutrition per 100ml
- Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager: nutrition and ingredients
- Days Brewing FAQ: gluten
- Guinness 0.0 label (Carlsberg Sverige)
- UK government: low-alcohol descriptors guidance
- Trustpilot UK: IMPOSSIBREW profile
- London Beer Competition 2022: IMPOSSIBREW Lager, Gold, 91 points
- UK Fast Growth Index 2026: IMPOSSIBREW
Labels read 7 and 8 November 2026. The can is always the final word.
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