AMERICAN BEERS

American Beers used to be an afterthought when it came to taste and quality, but times have certainly changed. Today the U.S. is home to some of the healthiest and tastiest brews around. In fact, the nine we selected here get better ratios of alcohol to calories than any other beers in the world. Take a look and see if your favorite made the list.

MGD 64
Brewer: Miller-Coors
Type: Light Lager
Location: Chicago, IL
Calories: 64
ABV%: 2.8%
Carbs (grams): 2.4

BUD SELECT 55
Low in calories, and guilt, Budweiser created the “lightest beer in the world.” At only 55 calories, it beats Miller-Coors’ MGD 64. Feel a part of the party without the hangover.

Brewer: Anhauser-Busch
Type: Light Lager
Location: St. Louis, MO
Calories: 55
ABV: 2.4%
Carbs (grams): 1.9

TIRE BITE GOLDEN ALE
Brewery: Flying Dog
Type: Kölsch
Location: Frederick, MD
Calories: 124
ABV%: 5%
Carbs (grams): 7.1

MICHELOB ULTRA
Brewery: Anhauser-Busch
Type: Light Lager
Location: St. Louis, MO
Calories: 95
ABV%: 4.2%
Carbs (grams): 2.6

SAM ADAM'S LIGHT
Brewery: Sam Adams
Type: Light Lager
Location: Boston, MA
Calories: 124
ABV%: 4%
Carbs (grams): 9.7

SESSION LAGER
Brewery: Full Sail Brewing
Type : American Pale Lager
Location: Hood River, OR
Calories: 130
ABV%: 5.10%
Carbs (grams): 5

PURPLE HAZE
Anyone and everyone can fall in love with this ale. Purple haze is a medium-bodied beer that pours a golden color with purple tint. It has a mildly hoppy flavor with a hint of raspberry.

Brewery: Abita
Type: Lambic Ale
Location: Abita Springs, LA
Calories: 128
ABV%: 4.2%
Carbs (grams): 11

COORS LIGHT
Among the mainstream lagers, Coors Light is the cleanest and lightest. It has a mild aroma, clean and crisp taste, is always sterile and never pasteurized.

Brewery: Miller-Coors
Type: Light Lager
Location: Chicago, IL
Calories: 102
ABV%: 4.2%
Carbs (grams): 5

SUNSHINE WHEAT
Brewery: New Belgium
Type : American Pale Wheat Ale
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Calories: 145
ABV%: 4.8%
Carbs (grams): 13

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INTERNATIONAL BEERS

International traveler, are you? Often hear these beers are too heavy and unpalatable? Look no further than these healthier international alternatives.

DRY PEAR CIDER
This pear cider is uniquely and distinctively flavored with a slight pear aftertaste. Look for a tangy aroma, a light and lively feel and a refreshing carbonation.

Brewery: Wyder’s
Type : Pear
Location: Canada
Calories: 130
ABV%: 5%
Carbs (grams): 14

NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE
Type: Lager
Location: Great Britain
Calories: 140
ABV%: 4.7%
Carbs (grams): 13

CORONA LIGHT
A perfect combination for an excursion to one of Austin’s Tex-Mex restaurants. Squeeze a lime and add a dash of salt alongside a chicken fajita taco, or two, to compliment your meal perfectly.

Type: Lager
Location: Mexico
Calories: 109
ABV%: 4.5%
Carbs (grams): 5

ASAHI SUPER DRY
Type: Lager
Location: Japan
Calories: 149
ABV%: 5%
Carbs (grams): 11

STELLA ARTOIS
Stella Artois is easy to drink and a great beer to convert the average light beer drinker. It’s a clear, very pale golden lager with a frothy white head. It has a faint malty sweetness.

Type: Lager
Location: Belgium
Calories: 135
ABV%: 5.2%
Carbs (grams): 9

AMSTEL LIGHT
Type: Lager
Location: Holland
Calories: 95
ABV%: 3.5%
Carbs (grams): 5

HEINEKEN LIGHT
In 2005, Heineken introduced the light version of their main brew. It has a lightly fruity taste, mild aroma, low alcohol content and a golden hue.

Type: Lager
Location: Holland
Calories: 99
ABV%: 3.5%
Carbs (grams): 6.8

GUINNESS
Type: Draught
Location: Ireland
Calories: 126
ABV%: 4.2%
Carbs (grams): 9.87

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TEXAN BEERS

Texas is a prideful, at times rebellious place, home to the hard-working American. It’d be a shame to let your hard work go to waste by drinking anything other than these lighter, yet tasty Texas brews.

SHINER LIGHT
A small town with the biggest name in Texas’ breweries has a light lager with a smooth, complex flavor. Shiner doesn’t go light when making this beer. The Munich malts, select hops and pure Artesian water help reduce calories and carbs while while maintaining a full-bodied taste.

Brewer: Spoetzl
Type: Lager
Location: Shiner, TX
Calories: 120
ABV%: 4%
Carbs (grams): 9.1

FANCY LAWNMOWER
Brewery: Saint Arnold
Type: Kölsch
Location: Houston, TX
Calories: 150
ABV%: 4.9%
Carbs (grams): n/a

AUSTIN AMBER
Brewery: Independence
Type: Amber Ale
Location: Austin, TX
Calories: 145
ABV%: 4.9%
Carbs (grams): n/a

FIREMAN'S #4
Brewery: Real Ale
Type: Blonde Ale
Location: Blanco, TX
Calories: 150
ABV%: 5.1%
Carbs (grams): n/a


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