{"id":17410,"date":"2018-01-25T07:15:26","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T12:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=17410"},"modified":"2018-02-02T15:52:15","modified_gmt":"2018-02-02T20:52:15","slug":"healthy-best-beers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/health\/healthy-best-beers\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Low-Carb Craft Beers Under 200 Calories"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photos (clockwise from top left): Blue Point Brewing Company \/ Anderson Valley Brewing Company \/ Founders Brewing Company \/ Allagash Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

While low-carb beer gets a bad rap for being watered down and flavorless, these craft beers pack zest in every ounce \u2014 without turning your six-pack into a beer belly. As a general rule, the higher the ABV (alcohol by volume) in a drink, the higher the calorie and carb count. So if a healthier buzz<\/a> is what you\u2019re after, consider craft beer six percent or under. Just remember that women should stick to no more than one 12-ounce drink a day, and men up to two.<\/p>\n

Whether your favorite style of beer is chocolaty, full-bodied stout or a crisp and fruity IPA, we\u2019ve got the best low-calorie beer for you. (Seriously, all of these beers are 200 calories and under!)<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>The Truth About Your Post-Workout Beer Habit<\/a><\/p>\n

9 Best Low-Carb Beers for Craft Brew Lovers<\/h2>\n
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Photo: Courtesy of Anderson Valley Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1.\u00a0<\/strong>If you want a sour\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Blood Orange Gose
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>126; ABV: <\/strong>4.2 percent
\nIf you\u2019re not a fan of hoppy beers, go for a gose (pronounced goza<\/em>). A German-style beer that\u2019s brewed with ground coriander seeds and salt, goses are typically low ABV, so it\u2019s perfect for sipping on something light and flavorful. In this refreshing sour, the beer is fermented with blood orange to impart a citrusy, tart flavor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Is Weight Loss Really As Easy As Calorie Counting?<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Founders Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

2. If you want an IPA\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Founders Brewing Company’s All Day IPA
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>140; ABV:<\/strong> 4.7 percent
\nLove the hoppy, floral flavors of a New England-style IPA? Then you\u2019ll appreciate the crisp and aromatic taste of Founders\u2019 All Day IPA. Simcoe and Amarillo hops infuse this session beer with a punch of sweet and bitter flavors, while keeping calories and alcohol content low. Crafted for the \u201cactive\u201d beer lover, you can go from a hike to the party<\/a> with this award-winning brew.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Left Hand Brewing\u00a0<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

3. If you want a stout\u2026<\/h3>\n

Left Hand Brewing\u2019s Saison au Ble de Minuit<\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/a>Calories:\u00a0<\/strong>199;\u00a0ABV:\u00a0<\/strong>6.8 percent
\nStouts are, by definition, boozy beers, which is why they\u2019re so high in ABV. The average stout is upwards 300 calories, but this under-200 farmhouse ale packs the same full-bodied cocoa and espresso flavors of an imperial drink. You’ll also get hints of spice and dried fruit to balance the hearty tastes. We\u2019ll toast to that!<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>11 Flavorful Recipes for Every Craft Beer Lover<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

4. If you want a Belgian wheat beer\u2026<\/h3>\n

Allagash Brewing Company\u2019s Allagash White
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>159; ABV: <\/strong>5.1 percent
\nSpiced with a special blend of coriander and Curacao orange peel, this Belgian-inspired wheat beer doesn\u2019t disappoint. And because it\u2019s brewed with oats and malted wheat, you can bet it\u2019s got a creamy finish and foamy top. Since you\u2019ll save extra calories on this award-winning brew, it\u2019s safe to pair it with a lobster roll<\/a> \u2014 staying true to its Maine brewery roots.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Coney Island Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

5.\u00a0If you want a pilsner\u2026<\/h3>\n

Coney Island Mermaid Pilsner
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>160; ABV: <\/strong>5.3 percent
\nPilsners are light-bodied beers<\/a>, but they\u2019re full of hoppy, floral and spicy tones. This German-style pilsner gets some heat from the rye malt, which is tamed with hints of grapefruit and lemon. While most people believe low-carb beers exist only in mermaid fairytales, we\u2019re so glad we can find this delicious brew beyond its Brooklyn shores.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Blue Point Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

6. If you want a lager…<\/h3>\n

Blue Point Brewing Company\u2019s Toasted Lager
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>165; ABV: <\/strong>5.5 percent
\nThe Toasted Lager is Blue Point\u2019s most popular beer, and for a good reason. Designed for easy drinking, the Toasted Lager is a brew you\u2019ll want to enjoy every day, thanks to its low ABV and crisp and smooth taste. Brewed with six different grains, you\u2019ve got all the sweet, roasted and bitter notes you\u2019d want in an American amber lager \u2014 minus the whopping calories.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Beer Before Liquor and Other Booze Myths, Busted<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Prairie Artisan Ales<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

7. If you want a farmhouse ale\u2026<\/h3>\n

Prairie Artisan Ales’ Standard
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>168; ABV: <\/strong>5.6 percent
\nPrairie is known for their lip-smacking ales, and this saison is no different. The Standard is dry hopped with Motueka, a New Zealand hop with a lime-like flavor, to pack zest without adding calories. A vibrant mix of fruity, tart and bitter tones<\/a>,<\/u> this golden-hued ale is semi-dry. So if you want a low-carb beer closest to the taste of champagne, this is the glass for you.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Sweetwater Brewing Company<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

8.\u00a0If you want a pale ale\u2026<\/h3>\n

Sweetwater Brewing Company’s 420 Extra Pale Ale
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>168; ABV: <\/strong>5.7 percent
\nStraight from Atlanta, Sweetwater Brewing delivers their version of a West Coast-style beer with the 420 Extra Pale Ale. If its name and golden tint isn\u2019t enough pique your curiosity for a pour, then its refreshingly light carbonation is sure to tickle your taste buds. Packed with Cascade and Centennial hops, a delicious pint of this calorie-conscious pale ale is bursting with grapefruit flavor.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Courtesy of Bell’s Brewery<\/i><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

9. If you want a porter\u2026<\/h3>\n

Bell\u2019s Porter
\n<\/strong><\/a>Calories: <\/strong>183; ABV: <\/strong>5.6 percent
\nWhen it comes down to it, the main difference with porters and stouts is the ABV count; stouts tend to be much higher in ABV. So if you\u2019re craving the smooth and rich flavors in a stout but don\u2019t want the extra calories, go for a glass of this award-winning porter. Its got hints of chocolate and coffee you\u2019d expect and a surprising touch of bitter hops.<\/p>\n

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