I have celiac's myself, and yes, you generally have to steer clear of ALL beers, except for a few specially made for us. However, the previous poster was wrong when he said gluten is systemic solely to wheat- it is found in wheat, rye, barley, semolina, smelt, triticale and a couple others. Distilled alcoholic beverages are gluten free. Distilled products do not

contain any harmful gluten peptides. Research indicates that the gluten peptide is too large to carry over in the distillation process. This leaves the resultant liquid gluten-free. Wines are gluten-free. Beers, ales, and lagers are made from gluten-containing grains and are not distilled, therefore they are not gluten-free.

Also, here's a list I found on another site:

Please note that ingredients in the products on this page are subject to change without notice. The products on this page were safe when last checked. It is up to you to verify that the product remains gluten-free by checking the ingredients yourself, or by contacting the manufacturer. All distilled alcohols are gluten-free.

* Armagnac - made from grapes.

* Bourbon - Makers Mark

* Brandy

* Champagne

* Cider - fermented from apples or other fruits. Some are safe, however, many add barley for enzymes and flavor.

o Old Deadly Cider

* Cognac - made from grapes.

* Gin

* Grappa

* Kahlua

* Kirschwasser (cherry liqueur)

* Margarita Mix:

o Jose Cuervo.

o Mr. & Mrs. "T".

* Martini:

o Club Extra Dry Martini (corn & grape).

o Club Vodka Martini (corn & grape).

* Mead - distilled from honey.

* Mistico:

o Jose Cuervo Mistico (agave and cane).

* Mixes & Cooking Alcohol:

o Club Tom Collins (corn).

o Dimond Jim's Bloody Mary Mystery.

o Holland House - all EXCEPT Teriyaki Marinade and Smooth & Spicy Bloody Mary Mixes.

o Mr. & Mrs. "T" - all Except Bloody Mary Mix.

o Spice Islands - Cooking Wines - Burgundy, Sherry and White.

* Ouzo - made from grapes and anise.

* Rum

* Sake - fermented with rice and Koji enzymes. The Koji enzymes are grown on Miso, which is usually made with barley. The two-product separation from barley, and the manufacturing process should make it safe for celiacs.

* Scotch Whiskey

* Sherry

* Sparkling Wine

* Tequila

* Vermouth - distilled from grapes.

* Vodka

* Wine - all wines, including port wines and sherry, are safe for celiacs.

* Wine Coolers:

o Bartle & James - their wine-based beverages (EXCEPT their malt beverages - read the label carefully!).

o Boone's - their wine-based beverages (EXCEPT their malt beverages - read the label carefully!)