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. Under US TTB rules a beer brewed from barley cannot be labelled gluten-free, and 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
- Not published
- 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.
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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. Under US TTB rules a beer brewed from barley cannot be labelled gluten-free, and 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. Choose a beer brewed from naturally gluten-free grains instead, and 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. If you have celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity, confirm directly with the brewery before consuming. Enzyme-reduced beer is not gluten-free. Nothing here is medical advice.