If you follow me on Twitter, you can probably tell that I’m slightly…ok completely, obsessed with Omission Beer. I love it so much I actually bought stock in the company. Craft Brew Alliance (BREW) owns the popular beer Redhook, as well as all of the Widmer Brother’s and Kona Brewing Company beers. Currently Omission makes up only a small part of their sales, but if the rapid increase in availability in DC is any indication, it will continue to grow as demand for great-tasting gluten free beer increases. You heard it here first people: Omission is the new Redbridge. Only better.
A few weeks ago I was invited to an event at Churchkey hosted by the great folks at Omission. Churchkey provided some great gluten free appetizers (tater tots!) and the beer was flowing as I got the chance to talk to the passionate staff (many who are celiac’s themselves) at Omission. I even spent 20 minutes talking to Rob Widmer himself (star shock). He was so gracious, and listened to me jabber about gluten free beer.
So, why is Omission my favorite gluten free beer? A few reasons:
- Taste: Most importantly, this beer tastes great. It doesn’t have an aftertaste like sorghum beers do, it’s not too light like a cider, and everyone who has tried it has loved it – gluten free or not.
- Tested: Something truly unique about Omission is that every single batch is tested by an independent lab using the R5 Competitive ELISA for gluten content. You can actually go to their website and look up your beer using a serial number on the bottle to see the test results. That is real commitment to the celiac community.
- Availability: I swear I’m seeing Omission pop up in a new store every week. It’s now in three stores right by my apartment. Since Redhook is such a popular brand, if you request it at your local liquor or grocery store, it’s fairly likely that they should be able to order it for you. Picture below is from Sherry’s Liquor in Woodley Park. which just got it in.
Where to find Omission in Washington DC:
- Churchkey (Logan Circle)
- Bier Baron (Dupont)
- Whole Foods P Street (I’m guessing most Whole Foods carry it)
- Fuel Pizza and Wings (multiple locations)
- Madhatter (Dupont)
- Mellow Mushroom (Adam’s Morgan)
- Thunder Burger (Georgetown)
- Old Dominion Brew House
- Cleveland Park Wine and Liquors (Cleveland Park)
- Sherry’s Liquor (Woodley Park)
- Manhattan Market (Woodley Park)
Check out the interactive map on their website for updates.
In conclusion, I love Omission beer. I will drink it in a house; I will drink it with a mouse; I will drink it in a box; I will drink it with a fox.
Get some.
Cheers!
Gluten Free? Gimme Three! 
Great post. I couldn’t agree more. I tried Omission first at the GF stand at Nats Park and loved it. I buy it in Alexandria at Total Wine and Beverage.
Great! And when you buy it in Alexandria you don’t have to pay $8 a pop 🙂
Two more spots you can find Omission: Metro Liquors on Columbia Road, NW (Adams Morgan) and Divines at 18th and U St NW. Love seeing it pop up all over the place.
They also have it at Pearson’s Liquor in Glover Park! I second everything you said – it actually changed my life!
My house is painted OMission Lager colors and three bars carry it for me, I thought I was the biggest fan. Can’t say I own stock though, CHEERS!
hey barrett just found ur chnenal i also have celiac along with the dermatitis skin rash called DH .i will get u some names of really good gluten free donuts..it can really be a hassle When i discovered the udi’s bread I went crazy i watch my weight so I can’t buy it too often..I’ll break out if I eat gluten .hang in there okay.
A new Omission IPA is coming out in April.
http://www.newschoolbeer.com/2013/01/omission-ipa-coming-soon-along-with-5.html
Just had the Omission Pale last night. Holy smokes, I’m hooked! Ooh – Cascade hops. Incredible.