Is Beer vegan?
Depends
Short answer
Beer is depends. Most modern beer is vegan, but some are filtered with isinglass (fish bladder).
Key takeaways
- Verdict: Beer is depends.
- Commonly found in: Cask ales, Some craft beers and traditional lagers.
- Vegan alternatives: Vegan-certified beer, Brands like Guinness, Heineken, Budweiser, Sierra Nevada (most), Brewdog are vegan.
- Scan any barcode with VeggieOS (100% free) for an instant vegan verdict.
What it is
Fermented grain beverage made from water, malt, hops and yeast.
Why depends
Ingredients are usually vegan. Some traditional and cask ales use isinglass, gelatin or casein as fining agents. Use Barnivore.com to check specific brands.
Where you'll find it
- Cask ales
- Some craft beers and traditional lagers
Vegan alternatives
- Vegan-certified beer
- Brands like Guinness, Heineken, Budweiser, Sierra Nevada (most), Brewdog are vegan
FAQ
- How do I check if a beer is vegan?
- Barnivore.com maintains a free database of beer and wine vegan status.