With much of the world sheltering-in-place and exercise limited by safety concerns, you might want to drink a beer that’s not gonna pack on the pounds.
And while it’s generally true, according to the Drinks Business that the lower the ABV (alcohol by volume, a buzz indicator) the fewer the potential calories, that no longer means you only have to choose between low and no-ABV at the cost of a little mood enhancement.
In fact, there’s never been a better time for lower calorie beers that still deliver an enjoyable buzz.
And we’ve 10 beers from all around the world that deliver a welcome pause without unwanted calories…
10) Guinness Draught
ABV: 4.2%
Calories: 125 per 12oz
Style: Stout
Producer: Diageo, London, England
9) Kona Light Blonde Ale
ABV: 4.2%
Calories: 99 per 12oz
Style: American Pale Ale
Kona Brewing Co., a subsidiary Anheuser-Busch
8) Yuengling Light Lager
ABV: 3.8%
Calories: 99 per 12oz
Style: Lager
Yuengling & Sons- Pottsville, PA
7) Lagunitas DayTime IPA
ABV: 4%
Calories: 98 per 12oz
Style: American IPA
Lagunitas Brewing, a subsidiary of Heineken International
6) Miller Lite
ABV: 4.2%
Calories: 96 per 12oz
Style: Pilsner
Producer: Molson Coors
5) Dogfish Head Slighty Mighty IPA
ABV: 4%
Calories: 95 per 12oz
Style: IPA
Dogfish Head Brewery, Milton, Delaware
4) Moosehead Cracked Canoe
ABV: 3.5%
Calories: 90 per 341ml bottle
Style: Lager
Moosehead Breweries Ltd. – Saint John, Canada
3) Gen!us Craft Lager
ABV: 3%
Calories: 72 per 330ml
Style: Lager
Gen!us Beer- Glasgow, Scotland
2) Michelob Ultra
ABV: 3.5%
Calories: 73 per 330ml
Style: Lager
Producer: Anheuser-Busch InBev
1) Tennents Light
ABV: 3.5%
Calories: 66 per 330ml
Style: Lager
Brand owner: C&C Group