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Light Beer Saves Calories, but Is It Worth It?

Do You Drink Light Beer?

May 28, 2010

You could save some calories at your Memorial Day barbecue by opting for light beer, but is it worth it? I think I'd rather pay extra for organic beer or indulge in the full-flavor foam than drink something less tasty for the sake of counting calories. How about you?

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24 Comments

Bettye Wayne 2 years 51 weeks

Beer does = good.It depends on my mood, sometimes I want a light beer and sometimes a dark one, though usually I like the lights in the summer and the darks in the winter. Usually I drink whatever everyone else is drinking, I'm not too picky.

Bettye Wayne 2 years 51 weeks

Beer does = good. It depends on my mood, sometimes I want a light beer and sometimes a dark one, though usually I like the lights in the summer and the darks in the winter. Usually I drink whatever everyone else is drinking, I'm not too picky.

jessfish25 2 years 51 weeks

I looooove me some beer! I prefer full-flavored beer, but I'll drink some bud light too :)

Spectra 2 years 51 weeks

If I'm drinking lager, I always go with the light versions because they taste crisper to me. But if I'm drinking darker beers, I don't bother because I like the full flavor. But yeah, for whatever reason, I'll drink a cold Miller Lite over an MGD any day.

Sundaydrive 2 years 51 weeks

Light beer= low alcohol content so you'll just end up drinking more. Why not go for the full flavor beer and drink less?

arismella 2 years 51 weeks

Light beer can be good -and- full-bodied beer can be low in calories. Guinness Draught is only 125 calories per 12oz., just 30 calories more than a Bud Light; Both have their place in my cooler. (You can see calories and alcohol content for most popular beers at realbeer.com)

arismella 2 years 51 weeks

bluesarahlou 2 years 51 weeks

beer = good Amen! :highfive: I don't count calories when I'm drinking beer. I think that's the last thing I think about.

bluesarahlou 2 years 51 weeks

<em>beer = good </em>Amen! :highfive:I don't count calories when I'm drinking beer. I think that's the last thing I think about.

insanitypepper 2 years 51 weeks

I prefer beer with rich flavor, but I (reluctantly) go for the low-carb beer if I know I'll be having more than a couple. It's just not good.

sourcherries 2 years 51 weeks

Where's the "sometimes" or "if there's nothing else" options? Just kidding. In general, prefer full-flavor beers.

Soniabonya 2 years 51 weeks

I agree with Gumdrop and Girloverboard. When I drink beer, I want a good beer, something that I can sip and enjoy. The stronger the beer for me, the more time between sips I take. I'll avoid another food if I have to to have a good beer. :)

GirlOverboard 2 years 51 weeks

gumdrops, I was going to say exactly the same thing. I'd rather eat more veggies and split my burger or go bunless at a BBQ if it means I can allow myself a *good* beer versus something that I think tastes like total crap. I'm not trying to knock on other people's tastes in beer - some people really do just like the lagers - but a lot of the light beers smell/taste skunky and/or cheap to me. Get me a porter or a stout! If I'm going to drink my calories, I'd rather have something with flavor.

GirlOverboard 2 years 51 weeks

gumdrops334 2 years 51 weeks

I like full-flavor beers, as I'm less likely to drink multiples if I can just enjoy and savor that single delicious one.

DarkAngel71 2 years 51 weeks

I like drinking a few beers here and there ;)

leeluvfashion 2 years 51 weeks

I do not drink any alcohol, I have no interest in it. Now, give me a glass of seltzer with pomegranate juice and I am all over that! :P

leeluvfashion 2 years 51 weeks

I do not drink any alcohol, I have no interest in it. Now, give me a glass of seltzer with pomegranate juice and I am all over that! :P

snarkypants 2 years 51 weeks

beer = good

snarkypants 2 years 51 weeks

beer = good

stellaRuby 2 years 51 weeks

Don't drink beer.

ticamorena 2 years 51 weeks

don't drink alcohol at all, and use beer only for cooking with (stews and batter etc), but i imagine i would prefer light beer for being less strong and heavy...or maybe that's the point of beer?