10 Best Low-Calorie Beers That Don't Sacrifice Taste

Our August 2023 update ensured all picks were in stock.

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We included extra information about each featured product based on Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab tests.

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In a classic TV commercial, one set of men exclaimed "Less filling!" and the other shouted "Tastes great!"

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Instead of forsaking taste, low-calorie or "light" beers may satisfy both sides of the (obviously stupid) argument, which is even more enticing now.

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Since those commercials appeared, the number and variety of light beers has increased, and connoisseurs believe they taste better than ever.

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"Beers are so diverse that brewers have many tools," says Jeff Alworth, author of The Beer Bible.

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How do you make a low-calorie beverage recognized for its belly? Lucy Burningham, author of My Beer Year, says brewers reduce malt and grain carbs.

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Also, alcohol is lowered. “One gram of alcohol contains about 7 calories, which is a very concentrated form of calories,” Burningham says.

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So many low-calorie beers are available that it's easy to choose one that tantalizes.

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