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Bellfield Brewery · Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Auld Reekie Black

Is Auld Reekie Black gluten free?

No. Auld Reekie Black by Bellfield Brewery is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. It is brewed from gluten-containing grain and treated with a gluten-reducing enzyme (AN-PEP), which breaks gluten proteins into fragments. The brewery has not published a ppm figure. Breweries generally choose not to advertise this, which is why it is documented here rather than on the label. Enzyme-reduced beer is not considered safe for people with celiac disease.

Category
Gluten-reduced (enzyme-treated)
Verification
Brewery confirmed
Style
Black Ale
ABV
Not published
Enzyme
Not published
Reported gluten

Tested, figure not published. The brewery confirmed enzyme use.

Test method
Batch tested (results published on their site)
Last verified
2026-07-16
Whole lineup treated?
Yes - entire range is GF
Distribution
UK; limited/uncertain US

Research notes

HYBRID CASE: uses very-low-gluten BARLEY malt + GF adjuncts (maize, buckwheat), NO AN-PEP enzyme. Listed here because it is barley-based rather than all-GF-grains, but the classification is not a clean fit for either bucket. Style taken from the combined tile's own style list, which paired 'Black ale' with this beer.

View the source we used ↗Bellfield Brewery website ↗

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Questions people ask

Is Auld Reekie Black gluten free?

No. Auld Reekie Black by Bellfield Brewery is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. It is brewed from gluten-containing grain and treated with a gluten-reducing enzyme (AN-PEP), which breaks gluten proteins into fragments. The brewery has not published a ppm figure. Breweries generally choose not to advertise this, which is why it is documented here rather than on the label. Enzyme-reduced beer is not considered safe for people with celiac disease.

Can I drink Auld Reekie Black if I have celiac disease?

No. Auld Reekie Black is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free, and enzyme-treated beer is not considered safe for people with celiac disease. Even trace and fragmented gluten can trigger an immune response. Speak to your doctor.

What enzyme is used in Auld Reekie Black?

The specific enzyme product has not been published for Auld Reekie Black. Breweries in this category typically use AN-PEP, sold as Brewers Clarex or White Labs Clarity Ferm.

Should I order Auld Reekie Black on draft?

Prefer a sealed bottle or can. Shared tap lines can carry residue from other beers poured through them, which can reintroduce gluten regardless of how the beer itself was brewed.

Gluten claims on this page are independently researched from published sources and community reports — they are not verified by lab testing by Off Label. Recipes and processes change without notice, and enzyme use can vary between batches; we cannot guarantee this beer is currently gluten-reduced. Confirm directly with the brewery before consuming. Enzyme-reduced beer is not gluten-free. Nothing here is medical advice.

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