A craft beer is made with traditional brewing techniques, and often uses unique ingredients. A vegan craft beer is a beer made with those same traditional brewing techniques, but with ingredients that are vegan-friendly. This means that there are no animal-derived ingredients used in the brewing process.

Brewing Techniques

The brewing process for vegan craft beer is similar to the process for non-vegan beers. The grain is mashed to release the sugars, and the resulting liquid is boiled with hops to add flavor and bittering. The beer is then cooled and fermented with yeast. The only difference in the brewing process is the use of vegan-friendly ingredients. This means that no animal-derived ingredients, such as isinglass (fish bladder) or gelatin, are used in the brewing process.

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Ingredients

The ingredients used in vegan craft beer vary depending on the style and recipe. Common ingredients include water, grains (barley, wheat, oats, etc.), hops, and yeast. Some brewers also experiment with fruits, herbs, spices, and other flavorings. The grains used in vegan craft beer are usually vegan-friendly, but some specialty grains may contain animal-derived ingredients. 

Brewers should check the ingredients of all grains before using them in a beer. The hops used in vegan craft beer can also contain animal-derived ingredients. Hops are usually processed with isinglass or gelatin, so brewers should check the ingredients of the hops before using them. Yeast is usually vegan-friendly, but it is always best to check the manufacturer’s label to make sure.