The End of an Era: Major Kosher Agencies Announce Beer Will Now Require Certification

For generations, beer held a unique status in the kosher world. Unlike wine, which has always required rabbinic supervision, beer was generally accepted as kosher without certification. That assumption, rooted in centuries of brewing tradition, is about to change. In November 2025, three of the largest kosher certification agencies, the Orthodox Union (OU), OK Kosher, …

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