I have just started on the Low-Carb diet. I don't drink that often but when I do go out it is Miller Lite for me. I just went on the Miller Lite website and it states that there is 3.2 carbs in one 12oz beer.

Has anyone tried the low carb beer and is it any good? A person who loves beer would love to know. I've been staying away from the beer for about 7 months now, and I could really use a cold one right about now.

Michelob Ultra is the lowest carb beer I can find...2.5 grams carb per beer. (2 something-can't remember exactly)

It isn't like a bass or killians - more like a bud light, or as some say your "watery" type beer.

Thanks for your replies!

I was JUST at a tour of the bud factory today in St Louis and the Michelob Ultra is wonderful !

I have never been crazy about strong beer so its perfect for me - its a nice light beer that doesnt leave that nasty aftertaste behind your tounge, and its under 3 carbs for 12 ounces!

Until last month, I was a bartender!

Michelob Ultra really became a hot seller! At 2.6 carbs, it's light, dry, and along the same lines, taste-wise as the Miller Lite(3.2 carbs if I remember right) The miller Lite has a bit more body to it according to a few customers, but personally, I prefer the Ultra.

If you're used to a regular beer, you may be disappointed, but the vast majority of our light-beer drinkers gave it a

Yes, you are right potatofree. Miller Lite has 3.2 carbs (half the carbs of Bud lite). I like the taste soooooo much better than the Ultra. It's worth the extra .6 of a carb for me.

You know......If I am watching all my carbs and I feel good I have a beer at the end of the day. Guilt free! But, sadly, did you know that beer is at the very top of the glycemic index? Along with potatoes...

Even if you managed to chug the whole beer in five minutes, THREE grams of carbs aren't going to be able to raise your blood sugar enough to cause problems!

But the 7 calories/gram in the alcohol might...depends on your personal system and sensitivity to the glycemic index of foods.

Go by your own reactions, together with the advice of those knoweldgable in the Glycemic Index and Ketosis.

I tried Michelob Ultra -- didn't like it. It was everything I don't like about "lite" beer, bitter and watery. Interesting that while they list the carb count, they don't print the alcohol content anywhere that I could find on the bottle itself.

Miller Lite is starting to position itself as a "low-carb" alternative. I don't mind the flavor too much, and it's another 3.2g selection, not bad for something to enjoy with a spicy meal. It's also far more likely to be found when going out with the folks from work; they have a tendency to pick bars with a limited selection.

Most of the light beers have started printing the carb counts on their labels - Sam Adams, Coors Light and others; they all seem to run in the 9-10g range. Almost none of the regular beers, and certainly none of the micros, print nutritional information. Just for amusement, I looked at my former favorite, Guiness Draught Stout. (one of the few things I do actually regret giving up for this WOE...) They do print their breakdown--9.9g per bottle, 9.9g for the tall can.

Darn.

Hi gang...

One of the few things I really, really missed was beer (call me the sterotypical canadian).

I don't know if you carry Sleemans in the US, but their new beer, Sleeman's Clear has 2.5 carbs per bottle and is definately satisfying.

Being used to very flavourful beers still wasn't that big of an issue. Reminded me of some beer I had while visiting the US - light flavour, a little watery (not at all meant to be an insult). Will definately work for me.


Cheers!! (B)

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For those who mentioned they don't like beer, I found a malt beverage called "Thin Ice" with just 1 carb and 90 calories. Tastes like a Fresca! I really like it. They have a website, drinkthinice.com, if you want to find out if it is distributed in your area.