Beer
Beer is high in Histamine, Tyramine and Gluten. It also contains moderate levels of Salicylate. It has low levels of Nickel. If you're sensitive to any of these, check it against your profile before eating.
Intolerances
- Histamine (+liberators / DAO inhibitors)High
alcoholic drinks contain histamine and also block DAO, the enzyme that breaks histamine down, so even a small amount can amplify symptoms. Fermented and aged drinks such as wine and beer are highest in histamine.
- TyramineHigh
Tap and unpasteurised beer is the drink that matters here — live yeast keeps producing tyramine in the barrel, which is why draught can be well above bottled. Alcohol-free beer is still brewed and fermented, so it is not exempt; nor is kombucha. MAOI guidance singles out tap beer specifically rather than alcohol in general. Sources: Gardner et al., J Clin Psychiatry 1996; EFSA Journal 2011.
- GlutenContains
this contains gluten from barley and malt. Even alcohol-free or low-alcohol beer still contains gluten unless it is specifically labelled gluten-free.
- SalicylateModerate
- NickelLow
- SucroseNone
- FODMAPsNone
- LactoseNone
- OligosaccharidesNone
- SorbitolNone
- FructoseNone
- OxalatesNone
Intolerance levels are based on our documented scientific sources. See sources →
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Frequently asked questions
Which intolerances does beer affect?
beer is notable for Histamine, Tyramine, Gluten, Salicylate and Nickel.
Does beer contain Histamine?
Yes — beer is high in Histamine. alcoholic drinks contain histamine and also block DAO, the enzyme that breaks histamine down, so even a small amount can amplify symptoms. Fermented and aged drinks such as wine and beer are highest in histamine.
Does beer contain Tyramine?
Yes — beer is high in Tyramine. Tap and unpasteurised beer is the drink that matters here — live yeast keeps producing tyramine in the barrel, which is why draught can be well above bottled. Alcohol-free beer is still brewed and fermented, so it is not exempt; nor is kombucha. MAOI guidance singles out tap beer specifically rather than alcohol in general. Sources: Gardner et al., J Clin Psychiatry 1996; EFSA Journal 2011.
Does beer contain Gluten?
Yes — beer is high in Gluten. this contains gluten from barley and malt. Even alcohol-free or low-alcohol beer still contains gluten unless it is specifically labelled gluten-free.
Does beer contain Salicylate?
beer contains moderate levels of Salicylate. Amounts vary by brand and recipe, so always check the label of the exact product.