Blight Beers: Low-Calorie Options For Beer Lovers

Beer is often associated with being fattening and full of empty calories. However, this is a common misconception as there are plenty of low-calorie beers available that don't compromise on taste. In fact, with consumers becoming increasingly health-conscious, manufacturers are now more transparent about the nutritional value of their products. This means that it's easier than ever to find a great-tasting brew that suits your health goals. So, whether you're counting calories or just looking for a lighter option, there's no need to give up your favourite drink.

Lagers

• Budweiser Select (2.4% ABV): 55 calories
• Molson Ultra (3% ABV): 70 calories
• Moosehead Cracked Canoe (3.5% ABV): 90 calories
• Sleeman Light (4% ABV): 90 calories
• Busch Light (4.1% ABV): 91 calories
• Labatt Premier (4% ABV): 92 calories
• Amstel Light (4% ABV): 95 calories
• Anheuser-Busch Natural Light (4.2% ABV): 95 calories
• Miller Light (4.2% ABV): 96 calories
• Heineken Light (4.2% ABV): 97 calories
• Bud Select (2.4% ABV): 99 calories
• Corona Light (3.7% ABV): 99 calories
• Yuengling Light Lager (3.8% ABV): 99 calories
• Coors Light (4.2% ABV): 102 calories
• Carlsberg Lite (4% ABV): 102 calories
• Bud Light (4.2% ABV): 103 calories
• Labatt Blue Light (4% ABV): 108 calories
• Brava Light (4% ABV): 112 calories
• Moosehead Light (4% ABV): 115 calories
• Samuel Adams (4.3% ABV): 124 calories

It is worth noting that the number of calories in a lager can vary depending on the brand and the specific ingredients used. Additionally, the term ""light" in the name of a beer does not always indicate that it has the lowest calorie count. For example, Corona Light has 10 fewer calories per bottle than Skinny Lager, even though Skinny Lager has a slightly higher alcohol content.

When it comes to calories, it is important to consider not only the amount of alcohol but also the carbohydrate and sugar content of the beverage. Alcohol has a higher number of calories per gram than carbs, so reducing the alcohol content can significantly impact the overall calorie count.

Overall, lagers can be a great option for those looking for a low-calorie beverage, but it is always important to consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Stouts

A 12-ounce serving of Guinness Extra Stout contains 126 or 153 calories and has an alcohol content ranging from 4.2% to 5.6% ABV. This is still fewer calories than a Bud Light, which has 110 calories.

Other low-calorie stouts include:

• Odell Brewing Cutthroat (5% ABV): 145 calories
• Young’s Double Chocolate Stout (5.2% ABV): 150 calories
• Taddy Porter (5% ABV): 186 calories
• Samuel Smith Oatmeal Stout (5% ABV): 190 calories
• Murphy’s Irish Stout (4% ABV): 192 calories

Gluten-free beers

• Buck Wild Pale Ale by Alpenglow Beer Company (California, USA)
• Copperhead Copper Ale by Alt Brew (Wisconsin, USA)
• Redbridge Lager by Anheuser-Busch (Missouri, USA)
• Felix Pilsner by Bierly Brewing (Oregon, USA)
• Pyro American Pale Ale by Burning Brothers Brewing (Minnesota, USA)
• Third Contact IPA by Divine Science Brewing (California, USA)
• Glutenator IPA by Epic Brewing Company (Utah, USA)
• Celia Saison by Ipswich Ale Brewery (Massachusetts, USA)
• English Pale Ale by Autumn Brewing Company (Seaham, UK)
• G-Free (Pilsner) by St. Peter’s Brewery (Bungay, UK)
• Forager Amber Pale Ale by Whistler Brewing Company (British Columbia, Canada)
• Massager Millet Lager by Microbrasserie Nouvelle France (Quebec, Canada)
• Gluten-Free Pale Ale by Scott’s Brewing Company (Oamaru, New Zealand)
• Pale Ale by Wild Polly Brewing Co. (Western Australia, Australia)
• Ginger Beer by Billabong Brewing (Western Australia, Australia)

Some companies also offer gluten-removed or gluten-reduced beers. However, these are not recommended for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance as they are made with gluten-containing grains and may still contain traces of gluten.

Non-alcoholic beers

• Coors Edge (0.5% ABV): With only 45 calories per 12 ounces (354 ml), Coors Edge is a great option for those watching their calorie intake.
• Beck's Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.0% ABV): Beck's Non-Alcoholic Beer has 60 calories per 12 ounces, offering a slightly higher calorie count while still maintaining a 0.0% ABV.
• Heineken 0.0 (0.0% ABV): For those who enjoy the taste of Heineken but prefer a non-alcoholic option, Heineken 0.0 is a perfect choice. It has 69 calories per 12 ounces, making it a slightly higher-calorie option.
• Bavaria 0.0% Beer (0.0% ABV): With 85 calories per 12 ounces, Bavaria 0.0% Beer offers a slightly higher calorie count while still being non-alcoholic.
• Budweiser Prohibition Brew (0.0% ABV): Budweiser's non-alcoholic offering has 150 calories per 12 ounces, making it the highest-calorie option on this list. However, it still provides the familiar taste of Budweiser without the alcohol.

Ales

• Le Petit Prince (2.9% ABV): 75 calories
• Dogfish Head Slighty Mighty (4% ABV): 95 calories
• Lagunitas DayTime (4% ABV): 98 calories
• Boulevard Brewing Easy Sport (4.1% ABV): 99 calories
• Lakefront Eazy Teazy (3.4% ABV): 99 calories
• Kona Kanaha Blonde Ale (4.2% ABV): 99 calories
• Southern Tier Swipe Light (4% ABV): 110 calories
• Mural Agua Fresca Cerveza (4% ABV): 110 calories
• Harpoon Rec League (3.8% ABV): 120 calories
• Boston Beer 26.2 Brew (4% ABV): 120 calories
• Firestone Walker Easy Jack (4% ABV): 120 calories
• River Trip Pale Ale (4.8% ABV): 128 calories
• Oarsman Ale (4% ABV): 137 calories
• Southern Tier 8 Days a Week Blonde Ale (4.8% ABV): 144 calories
• Fat Tire Amber Ale (5.2% ABV): 160 calories

Dark beers are often associated with being heavier and having more calories than light beers. However, this is a misconception. The colour of the beer is directly related to its malt content, and darker beers are the result of heavily roasted grains. Darker roasts add chocolate and coffee flavours, but not more alcohol or calories. In fact, stouts, porters, and black lagers that have an alcohol by volume of around four to five per cent can have fewer calories than a light pilsner. For example, a serving of Guinness has 125 calories, while a Bud Light has 110 calories.

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