10 Best Low-Calorie Beers, According to Dietitians

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1. Light Lager

If you love a rich beer but want to decrease calories, try a light one. American premium lagers have lower alcohol concentration, according to Craft Beer Club. European versions contain less alcohol but may taste better.

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2. Pale Lager

Charleston Beer Works says light lagers use less hops and barley to save calories. Pale lagers have a pale hue, light body, and mild flavor while increasing carbonation.

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3. Pilsner

Greenwood describes pilsners as lagers that "tends to be light-bodied, refreshing, and have a crisp finish," which sounds delicious. The Spruce Eats states that "[t]he key point to remember is that all pilsners are lagers.

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4. Dry Stout or Irish Stout

Guinness fans know about stouts. Dry or Irish stouts are black and creamy. Brew HQ says its taste comes from lactose or oats.

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5. Wheat Beer

"Wheat beers tend to be lighter and less bitter than traditional beers," Greenwood notes, suggesting another low-calorie choice for a cold, foamy drink. Wheat beers also have minimal alcohol levels.

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6. Blonde Ale or Golden Ale

If you enjoy light, alcoholic drinks, consider a blonde ale. It's also called golden ale, which sounds pretentious. "Blonde ales tend to be light and easy drinking, making them a great low-calorie beer option," he adds.

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7. Sour Beer

'Sour beer' is any beer whose acidity provides the backbone of the taste composition, says Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster Garrett Oliver to Food & Wine. "Like red wine tannins, hop bitterness plays that role in most beers.

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8. Saison

Brentwood Physiotherapy in Calgary informs Eat This, Not That! that this beer is light and effervescent with less alcohol and calories than other varieties. Saisons have 150-170 calories per 12-ounce serving, which isn't bad.

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9. Kölsch

The brewing technique and the product's lager and ale qualities make it such. Enjoy both worlds with less calories!

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10. Lambic or American Spontaneous Beer

Sabat recommends lambic beer for a flavorful, low-calorie drink. When created in the US rather than Belgium, it's called American Spontaneous beer.