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Bristol Beer Factory

Well Above Sea Level

Is Well Above Sea Level gluten free?

No. Well Above Sea Level by Bristol Beer Factory is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. It is brewed from gluten-containing grain and treated with the Brewers Clarex enzyme, 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
Not published
ABV
5%
Enzyme
Brewers Clarex
Reported gluten

No published test result. The brewery confirmed enzyme use.

Test method
Not published
Last verified
2026-08-12
Whole lineup treated?
Not published
Distribution
Not published

Research notes

Listed for sale on Bristol Beer Factory's own shop and marked GLUTEN FREE in its product description. Their range note states the cans are "certified as GLUTEN FREE. Thanks to Clarex, an enzyme used in the brewing". Checked 2026-08-12.

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Questions people ask

Is Well Above Sea Level gluten free?

No. Well Above Sea Level by Bristol Beer Factory is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. It is brewed from gluten-containing grain and treated with the Brewers Clarex enzyme, 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 Well Above Sea Level if I have celiac disease?

No. Well Above Sea Level 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 Well Above Sea Level?

Bristol Beer Factory uses Brewers Clarex, a brand of the AN-PEP (Aspergillus niger prolyl endopeptidase) enzyme. It is added during fermentation, where it cuts gluten proteins at proline sites. Brewers typically adopt it to prevent chill haze rather than to reduce gluten.

Should I order Well Above Sea Level 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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