Is hard cider gluten-free?

Why cider is naturally gluten-free

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. Hard cider is fermented from 100% apple juice. No grains are involved. That means the finished product contains zero gluten unless a cidery deliberately adds it (which Dickens Cider never does).

The main risk for gluten in cider comes from shared equipment at facilities that also process beer. Dickens Cider is made in a dedicated cider facility, so there's no cross-contamination.

Cider vs. beer: the gluten difference

Beer is brewed from malted barley and often wheat or rye. Those grains contain gluten by definition. Even "gluten-reduced" beers can trigger reactions in sensitive drinkers because the gluten protein is broken down, not removed.

Cider is the opposite: it starts as fruit and ends as fruit. If you're gluten-sensitive or celiac, switching from beer to cider is one of the safest moves you can make.

Dickens Cider: certified gluten-free, organic, and dry

Both The Dry and The Ultra Dry are certified gluten-free. They're also USDA Organic, made from 100% USA-grown apples, and fermented bone-dry with no added sugar or juice top-up.

The Dry

6.2% ABV · Off-dry · Gluten-free

Crisp, clean, and food-friendly. The perfect gateway to dry cider.

The Ultra Dry

6.9% ABV · Zero sugar · Gluten-free

Bone dry, zero residual sugar. Sharp apple-skin snap and a long finish.

Safe for celiac drinkers

Celiac disease requires strict avoidance of gluten — even trace amounts can cause damage. Because Dickens Cider is produced in a gluten-free environment with no grain ingredients, it's safe for celiac drinkers. Always check the label on any cider you're unsure about, but with Dickens, the answer is simple: yes, it's gluten-free.

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