Beach Nomad releases gluten-free beers in Rehoboth Beach

Beach Nomad Brewing has become the first Delaware brewery to focus on producing gluten-free beers.

Beach Nomad has already debuted its first gluten-free beer, Chupa. This pale ale was brewed with amaranth, sorghum and quinoa and spiced with ginger, coriander and orange zest.

The brewery also has released its first IPA, Red Tide.

Beer drinkers should not expect to see the same beers each visit. Brewer and owner Milan Mladjan plans on using his one-barrel system to experiment with a wide variety of gluten-free beers and traditional styles.

Beach Nomad, a partnership between Mladjan and Michael Lankford, started with a passion for the beach, burgers and beer. A love of travel, discovering local hideouts, creative takes on traditional pub grub and handcrafted ales and lagers formed the basis for this brewpub.

Mladjan said, “We’re excited to bring our vision to Rehoboth Beach. In addition to the traditional craft beer consumer, we’re looking forward to being able to service those who require gluten-free beers and vegan menu items.”

Diners will be able to choose from a mix of appetizers, burgers and entrees. The signature appetizer, a Montreal-style Poutine, is an homage to Mladjan’s native Canada. The extensive burger selection includes a BLT burger and bison mushroom melt burger. For the vegans, there’s a spicy black bean burger on the menu. For those looking to enjoy an indulgent entrée, the chef has prepared spicy Peruvian chicken and an herbed salmon bake.

Beach Nomad’s hours of operation are 4 p.m. to midnight, Thursday to Monday, at 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. For more information, go to www.beachnomadbrews.com.