US Brewery Launches 100% Quinoa Beer

US brewery Meli has launched the country's first beer brewed entirely with quinoa, making it vegan and gluten-free. The beer has a refreshing taste with a hint of sweetness, deemed as a good alternative to traditional craft beers and white wine. Meli incorporates organic quinoa, anti-inflammatory hop flowers, gluten-free yeast, and water sourced from ethical suppliers.

Developed by Harvard and MIT graduate Samara Oster, Meli took over three years to perfect, requiring over 100 different formulations to adjust to quinoa's tiny grains. With a unique nutritional profile and sustainably-minded production methods, Meli appeals to customers looking for clean ingredients and sustainability. The beer is available in approximately 170 stores and restaurants in and around the Boston area, priced at $16.99 for a four-pack and $94.99 for a 24-pack with a 4.4 percent ABV and 150 calories per serving.