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Two Thumb Brewing Co. · Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Two Thumb gluten-reduced range

Is Two Thumb gluten-reduced range gluten free?

No. Two Thumb gluten-reduced range by Two Thumb Brewing Co. 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
Various (lager, IPA, etc.)
ABV
Not published
Enzyme
Brewers Clarex
Reported gluten

No published test result. The brewery confirmed enzyme use.

Test method
Batch testing planned once labeling approved
Last verified
2026-07-16
Whole lineup treated?
Not clarified which SKUs treated
Distribution
New Zealand; unclear/limited US

Research notes

Barley beer + Brewers Clarex. US availability not confirmed by sources — include with caveat. Two Thumb states on its own gluten page that it is "in the process of obtaining approval to officially label our beers as gluten-reduced", with batch testing planned once approved. The enzyme is Brewers Clarex. Treat as in progress rather than settled. Checked 2026-08-12.

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Questions people ask

Is Two Thumb gluten-reduced range gluten free?

No. Two Thumb gluten-reduced range by Two Thumb Brewing Co. 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 Two Thumb gluten-reduced range if I have celiac disease?

No. Two Thumb gluten-reduced range 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 Two Thumb gluten-reduced range?

Two Thumb Brewing Co. 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 Two Thumb gluten-reduced range 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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