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Hijos de Rivera · A Coruna, Spain

Estrella Galicia Gluten Free

Is Estrella Galicia Gluten Free gluten free?

No. Estrella Galicia Gluten Free by Hijos de Rivera is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. It is brewed from gluten-containing grain and treated with the Unnamed enzyme 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
Community report
Style
Lager Especial
ABV
5.5%
Enzyme
Unnamed enzyme
Reported gluten
Test method
Not published
Last verified
2026-08-09
Whole lineup treated?
No
Distribution
Not published

Research notes

enzyme process on standard Especial recipe

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Questions people ask

Is Estrella Galicia Gluten Free gluten free?

No. Estrella Galicia Gluten Free by Hijos de Rivera is gluten-reduced, not gluten-free. It is brewed from gluten-containing grain and treated with the Unnamed enzyme 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 Estrella Galicia Gluten Free if I have celiac disease?

No. Estrella Galicia Gluten Free 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 Estrella Galicia Gluten Free?

Hijos de Rivera uses Unnamed enzyme, 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 Estrella Galicia Gluten Free 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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