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Craft-Driven
Black Hammer Brewing began our craft beer journey with a dedicated focus on the science and precision of lager brewing, and over the years we have truly enjoyed expansion and diversification into the vast array of craft beer styles old and new.
Gluten-Removed
At Black Hammer Brewing we understand the importance of limiting gluten intake to those with gluten sensitivities, allergies, and celiac disease (co-founder Jim Furman was diagnosed with celiac in 2020). However, we also understand that small-batch craft beer is delicious, and is a fundamental component of a happy and fortuitous life. Because we want everyone to be able to enjoy our tasty brews, have happy and fortuitous lives, and not worry about gluten issues when choosing which beer to drink, in mid-2017 we implemented our BHB Gluten Elimination Program.
We have implemented manufacturing and testing processes to ensure that gluten levels in our beers labeled “gluten-removed” contain less than 3 ppm gluten, which is well below the established FDA threshold of 20 ppm* used for labeling foods “gluten-free”.
Gluten is removed after fermentation using an industry-standard enzyme, Clarity-Ferm, which contains a highly specific endo-protease which only cleaves polypeptides at the carboxyl end of the amino acid proline, derived from a selected strain of Aspergillus niger. We have found that our process is effective for our wheat-free beers less than 8% ABV with zero effect on flavor, aroma or texture, so we apply it to all our brews falling within those limits.
Carb-Conscious
With the average 12 ounce IPA weighing at 200 calories and 20 or more grams of carbohydrates,
Sober-Curious
Jim please provide information.
Press
San Francisco Chronicle | Laid-Back Black Hammer Brewery Pounds Out Seriously Geeky Brews
- Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle · Oct 21, 2015

The Bold Italic San Francisco | San Francisco’s Beer Scene Is Off-the-Charts Amazing Right Now. Here Are Our Favorites.
- Manali Karmarkar, The Bold Italic · Nov 13, 2015

Awards
California State Fair Beer Competition 2018
Bronze Medal
Nectar of Life • Kölsch

Denver International Beer Competition 2016
Gold Medal
Sparkle Pony · Belgian Blond Ale
Bronze Medal
War Horse · International IPA
Playa Pilsen · American Light Lager

New York International Beer Competition 2016
Awarded California Brewery of the Year
Silver Medal
Sparkle Pony • Belgian Blonde Ale
Hopportunistic • Pale Ale
Bronze Medal
Witless Zombie • Belgian Witbier
Playa Pilsen • Mexican-Style Lager
Nectar of Life • Kölsch
