All are totally reasonable and relatable reasons.

At the same time, you might want to consider how many calories are in eachparticular brew.

More specifically, consuming more than you burn off every time you grab a beer.

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Indeed, as the alcohol content goes up, so does the number of calories.

Or, salud, sante, and prost, depending on which beer you end up preferring.

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Often a premium lager, American versions tend to have a lower alcohol content, according toCraft Beer Club.

Those made in Europe usually have even less alcohol but may be more flavorful.

Despite being different, when it comes to looks and taste, both options are low in calories.

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This is is why “they’re an ideal choice,” saysNicole Swingle, RD.

As for a dry stout or an Irish stout, it’s a drink that is dark and creamy.

It also relies on lactose or oatmeal for its specific flavor, according toBrew HQ.

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The higher the ABV the more calories the beer will usually have."

You may want to try a few to find the perfect one for you.

Or, as it’s sometimes known, a golden ale which definitely sounds posh.

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That makes them an incredibly delicious low-calorie beer choice.

“For most beers that role is occupied by hop bitterness, which acts like tannins in red wine.

Sour beers have a structure more like white wine, with acid in the center.”

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Did you catch that, white wine drinkers?

This could be just the right choice for your palette.

Indeed, the resulting taste is, in part, why sour beer might become your new favorite.

It also doesn’t hurt that it can be a reasonable option calorie-wise.

“However, some sour beers can be a lower-calorie option.”

A rather unique creation, Kolsch is a hybrid, according toCraftBeer.com.

That’s right, you get the best of both worlds and fewer calories!

You want some acidity."