Stirling - Gluten Free

The portrait

The Stirling? It's our cornerstone beer. Patient zero. The genesis of everything that followed. When our three founders returned from their travels with hoppy stars in their eyes, they had one mission: to create THE Pale Ale that would change the game in French-speaking Switzerland.

Northern Brewer, Cascade, and Simcoe hops orchestrate a citrus symphony where grapefruit flirts with lychee. No overkill, no gratuitous hop-bombing. Just the right amount of intensity to awaken the taste buds without overwhelming them. At 5.3% and 38 IBUs, it navigates that sweet spot where thirst meets pleasure.

Its secret? A perfectly balanced malty roundness and lemony bitterness. A mouthfeel that lingers like a Sunday morning. It's our liquid 4x4: reliable, versatile, ready for any adventure. From impromptu barbecues to sophisticated aperitifs, she will never let you down.

History & Innovation

2014: three friends, a crazy idea, and the Stirling was born. Our very first recipe , the one that launched the Nébuleuse machine. Since then, it has continued to evolve – that's the beauty of craftsmanship: we refine, we adjust, we sublimate.

The major turning point? November 2023. We're going gluten-free without sacrificing taste. How? Ninja enzymes that destroy gluten during fermentation. Every batch tested to guarantee less than 5 ppm. The result: the same Stirling you love, but one that works everywhere, even for celiacs.

This evolution is our philosophy in action: accessibility should never rhyme with compromise. A beer can be inclusive AND delicious.

The visual universe

Our label tells a cosmic story. The orange evokes that tangy freshness that grabs you. The carnivorous plant? The bite of our Pale Ale. The barometer pays homage to our artisanal beginnings, when thick plumes of steam escaped from our vats—a nod to the Stirling engine and the inventive spirit that drives us.

The hoppy comets symbolize the aromatic energy that propels each sip. And the octopus? It represents the sprawling complexity of flavors that intertwine in your glass.

Food and beer pairings

The Stirling excels in versatility. Light grills, roast chicken, gourmet burgers—it enhances without overpowering. With seafood, it's a revelation: lobsters, shrimp, and lobsters find it a perfect match. Its fruity touch interacts with the salty notes, and its balance respects the delicacy of the meat.

The final word

The Stirling remains our North Star. The one that has guided us since day one. Today, gluten-free, but still with that soul that thrills the taste buds. This is the very essence of La Nébuleuse en bouteille : innovation in the service of pleasure, without ever losing sight of what matters.

Ready to taste our Big Bang?

Cheers! 🍻

The recipe