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Stone Brewing · Escondido, CA

Delicious IPA

Is Delicious IPA gluten free?

No. Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing 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
Community report
Style
IPA
ABV
7.7%
Enzyme
Not published
Reported gluten
Test method
Not published
Last verified
2026-07-16
Whole lineup treated?
No
Distribution
National

Research notes

Gluten-reduced flagship

View the source we used ↗Stone Brewing website ↗

Where to buy

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Questions people ask

Is Delicious IPA gluten free?

No. Delicious IPA by Stone Brewing 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 Delicious IPA if I have celiac disease?

No. Delicious 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 Delicious IPA?

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

Should I order Delicious 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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