The functional drink market continues to expand as well as products to meet growing dietary needs. Now beers are being reformulated to deliver great taste without the great-tasting ingredients that trigger symptoms of Celiac disease and gluten intolerance.

In honor of October being National Celiac Disease Awareness Month in the United States, the "World's Best Gluten-Free Beer" for 2008 and 2009 Estrella Damm Daura ($7.99/ 5.80 for a 4-pack) was introduced for the first time in the US on October 18.