Does Malt Beer Have Dairy? Your Guide to Milk Sugars in Brewing
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While the core ingredients of traditional beer—water, malted barley, hops, and yeast—are naturally dairy-free, some modern craft beer styles intentionally add lactose, a milk sugar, to achieve a specific creamy texture and sweetness. This practice means that not all malt beer is free from dairy, making it crucial to understand which types to watch out for if you have a dairy sensitivity or follow a vegan diet.
