Some craft or high-alcohol beers can pack anywhere from 170 to 350 calories, according to theU.S.
National Library of Medicine.
That’s where lighter beers come in.
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Coors Light
A Rocky Mountain cold case ofCoors Lightmight be the perfect summer pick-me-up.
Unlike most beers, this low-cal lager is made with rice and barley malt that’s USDA-certified organic.
Thislightened-up versionof the popular Dutch pale lager has just 90 calories and 3.3% ABV.
Coors Light
It’s less robust than a full-bodied beer, but it gets the job done.
It’s as light and refreshing as you’d expect such a low-alcohol beer to be.
Don’t forget to serve it with an orange slice to bring out those bright citrus notes.
Bud Light
A 12-ounce can has just 95 caloriescompared to thetraditional 200-calorie IPA.
So how does Dogfish Head manage to keep cals to such a minimum?
A beautifully hazy gold India pale ale with slightly fruity notes and a satisfying subtle bitterness.
Michelob
It’s light and refreshing and features fruity notes of sweet mango.
It pairs well with light, low-cal fare such as salads and seafood (freshly caught, preferably).
The IBU sits at a relatively bitter 30.
Heineken
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Corona
Miller
Budweiser
Blue Moon Brewing Company
Dogfish Head
Amstel Light
Kona Brewing Co
Lagunitas
