The Anonymous Widower

Is Adnams 0.5% Ghost Ship Beer Gluten-Free?

I asked Google AI, the title of this post and received this answer.

Yes, Adnams 0.5% Ghost Ship alcohol-free beer is considered gluten-free when purchased in cans. While it is brewed with barley and rye, it is specially produced to be gluten-free, with testing ensuring the gluten content is below the 20ppm threshold. Note that bottles may not have the same, or any, gluten-free certification.

Key details:

Gluten-Free: Specifically, the 440ml cans.

Ingredients: Contains barley and rye.

Vegan: Yes, it is suitable for vegans.

Alcohol Content: Less than 0.5% ABV.

Process: Alcohol is removed using reverse osmosis, and it is tested for gluten.

I drink the bottles at a rate of about 4-6 per week and I have never had a gluten reaction.

I do wonder, as the beer from the cans and the bottles taste the same, that the beer that goes into the cans goes through all the tests, that are needed to apply the gluten-free symbol  and the beer that goes in the bottles doesn’t.

March 10, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Food, Health | Adnams Ghost Ship 0.5% Beer, Alcohol, Barley, Beer, Coeliac/Gluten-Free, Low-Alcohol Beer, Rye, Suffolk