The latest range of low-calorie beers mean fitness and responsible drinking can go hand in hand. Here’s our pick of the best for 2024.
Beer gets a bad rap for derailing best-laid weight-loss plans, but there’s nothing wrong with enjoying the odd drink – especially with the rise of the low-calorie beer.
While the world of booze can be tricky to navigate when trying to lead a healthy and active lifestyle, if you want to enjoy the taste of lager or ale without disrupting your fitness goals, low-calorie beers are the answer.
All of the beers in this list contain less than 100 calories per 330ml can or bottle. So if you’re a beer lover who’s following a fat-loss plan, or you’re simply looking to maintain a healthy weight, check out our pick of the best low-calorie options on the market right now.
Brisk Lager
With a gentle 3.3% ABV, just 1g of carbs, and 0g of sugar, recently launched Brisk Lager is a guilt-free tipple at just 70 calories per serving – 50% less than your standard lager.
Hailing from Infinite Session, an independent beer company in London, Brisk is crafted from a premium all-grain recipe – free from cheaper maize or corn – for a taste that’s smooth, crisp and incredibly drinkable.
Prime Time Classic Lager
Prime Time Lager has created a 95kcal craft lager that’s up there with some of the best tasting premium beers. The taste is so crisp and refreshing, you wouldn’t know you’re drinking a low-calorie lager that has just 4g of carbs per 330ml.
As well as the classic version there’s also a caffeine-infused variety with 50mg of caffeine (equivalent to half a cup of coffee) to give you an early evening pick-me-up. Both are 4.2% ABV and are gluten free and vegan.
Tennent’s Light
Special mention to the lowest-calorie beer in this list. Made from Scottish-grown cereals and fresh highland water from Loch Katrine, Tennent’s Light is bright and balanced, with a nice blend of bitter sweetness – and there’s a barely-there 60 calories per bottle.
We’ll have five.
Small Beer Hazy IPA
Low in calories and alcohol, but high in flavour, the latest creation from Bermondsey brewers Small Beer ticks a lot of boxes. Each can contains just 95.7 calories, at a very ‘sessionable’ 2.6%.
The flavour is big and fruity, with the apricot and mango notes provided by four types of malt and three different hops. These are also vegan-friendly.
SkinnyBrands Premium Lager
A rising star in the world of low-calorie beer, SkinnyBrands Lager tastes as good as any regular beer – the only thing missing is the triple-figure calorie count. If fact a bottle of this fantastic 4% lager comes in at just 89 calories.
Clean, crisp and refreshing, it’s also vegan and gluten-free.
Bud Light Premium Lager
The product of a beechwood ageing process that delivers a light, smooth taste with a hint of sweetness, Bud Light is a big name in the low-calorie beer market for a reason: it’s really good.
What’s more, each bottle comes in at just 80 calories.
Brewdog Lightspeed Hazy IPA
Lightspeed is a 4% hazy pale ale with just 95 calories per can.
Fruity flavours come to the fore, with floral notes to finish. A lovely drop and a great option if you’re after one of the best low-calorie beers this year.
