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Nirvana Brewery · London (East London), England, UK

Nirvana IPA

Is Nirvana IPA gluten free?

No. Nirvana IPA by Nirvana Brewery 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
Brewery confirmed
Style
Amber West Coast IPA (alcohol-free)
ABV
0.5%
Enzyme
Unnamed enzyme
Reported gluten

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

Test method
Lab-tested each batch
Last verified
2026-08-09
Whole lineup treated?
No - some Nirvana beers (e.g., Bavarian Helles) contain barley malt and are not GF
Distribution
US: Not confirmed - BeerMenus (US locator) shows 'no nearby places have their beer'; no US importer verified

Research notes

Alcohol-free 0.5%.

View the source we used ↗Nirvana Brewery website ↗

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Questions people ask

Is Nirvana IPA gluten free?

No. Nirvana IPA by Nirvana Brewery 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 Nirvana IPA if I have celiac disease?

No. Nirvana IPA 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 Nirvana IPA?

Nirvana Brewery 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 Nirvana IPA 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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