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> I travelled in Ireland for two weeks in August and I had no problems.
>
> For me, that live in Italy and where 80% of foods in restaurants
> are pasta, pizza and bread, Ireland is appared as coeliac paradise
> (Taked of Guinness and irish whiskey).

As an Irish man I am very pleased that Giampaulo enjoyed his stay in
Eire.

However, I am very confused about the (Taked of Guinness and irish whiskey).
Surely Guinness is not gluten free?

I am confused because I started my GF diet very strictly and know that I
did not eat any gluten containing foods. My allergic reaction of allergic
rhinitis completely went away. After drinking three pints of Guinness
I had a blocked eustacian tube within one hour, and ear-ache for three days.
I have had a complete food/spice allergy blood test done. I can not see that
I have any reason to suspect brewers yeast or any such thing, I can only
suspect gluten.

At the end of September I visit Ireland for the Galway Oyster festival. I
have already resigned myself to not drinking Guinness. Never mind, champagne
can wash oysters down nicely too :)

Any comments on the "Guinness is good for you??????" question would
be much appreciated.

John Cheshire
London