# Celiac-Friendly Brews Dogfish Head Beer 'Tweason'ale' is a Gluten-Free Ale By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish-head-beer References: [brandchannel](http://www.brandchannel.com/home/post/2012/01/30/Gluten-Free-Beer-013012.aspx) & [dogfish](http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-spirits/index.htm) With so many people suffering from [celiac disease](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celiac-awareness), more and more food brands and restaurants are releasing gluten-free options, and when it comes to beer, [Dogfish Head Beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish-head) is one of the brands doing so. Dogfish Head Beer is a company based in Delaware that has launched a gluten-free brew called 'Tweason'ale' that is fermented from sorghum syrup and buckwheat honey rather than the traditional barley foundation. The brand has also used strawberries, which they mash on a wood press, to create a subtle fruity flavor. According to the [Washington Post](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl-x-veronica-beard), the beer has a "brisk, champagnelike carbonation and a subtle, sweet-tart fruitiness." Set to be available in late January 2012, the gluten-free beer from Dogfish Head Beer will retail for $9.99 for a pack of four 12-ounce bottles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gluten-free Beer:** With more people suffering from celiac disease, the rise of gluten-free beer presents an opportunity for breweries to expand and tap into a growing market. - **Alternative Brewing Ingredients:** Using alternative ingredients like sorghum syrup and buckwheat honey in beer brewing can be an innovative way for breweries to create unique flavors. - **Fruit-infused Beer:** Fruit-infused and flavored beer, like Dogfish Head Beer's 'Tweason'ale', can offer a refreshing alternative to traditional brews and may be a source of competitive advantage for breweries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Brewing:** Breweries can benefit from developing new, gluten-free products and experimenting with alternative ingredients to keep up with changing consumer preferences and demand. - **Food and Beverage:** As the trend of gluten-free options expands, food and beverage companies can innovate by offering a wider variety of products for those with celiac disease. - **Health and Wellness:** The increase in demand for gluten-free products highlights the opportunity for companies in the health and wellness space to capitalize on the trend and promote alternative, healthier options to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Gluten-Free Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-beers.md) - [Quinoa-Based Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinoa-beer.md) - [Tasty Alcohol-Free Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasty-alcoholfree-beers.md) - [Booze-Free Beer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholfree-beer-collection.md) - [Ancient Grain-Crafted Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fonio-beer.md) - [Alcohol-Free Functional Mushroom Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-dry-lager.md) - [Paloma-Inspired Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogfish-head.md) - [Zero-Alcohol Wheat Beers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-gravity-af.md) - [Dog-Friendly Bone Broth Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafty-beasts-brewing-company.md)