Key takeaways
- The average beer in the catalog lists 13.2g of carbs and about 167 calories per serving, across 863 beers.
- The range runs from 1.0g to 43.7g; 54 beers list 5g or less.
- Light lagers sit at the low end; see the tables for the high end.
A typical beer lists about 13g of carbs per serving in the live catalog, from 1.0g to 43.7g. The lowest-carb listing is Hahn Ultra Low Carb at 0.9g. Serving size and style drive most of the difference.
Lowest-carb beers
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hahn Ultra Low Carb | Beer | 11.2oz | 0.9g | 87 | 4.2% |
| Tite Frette Greboise | Beer | 12oz | 2.0g | 90 | 5.0% |
| Hahn SuperDry | Beer | 11.2oz | 2.2g | 99 | 4.6% |
| Hahn SuperDry 3.5 | Beer | 11.2oz | 2.2g | 78 | 3.5% |
| Mort Subite Witte Lambic | Beer | 8.5oz | 2.3g | 112 | 5.5% |
| Tecate Alta | Beer | 12oz | 2.4g | 85 | 4.0% |
| Miller64 | Beer | 12oz | 2.4g | 64 | 2.8% |
| Michelob Ultra Pure Gold | Beer | 12oz | 2.5g | 85 | 3.8% |
The low-carb beer guide goes deeper, and the light beer guide compares the big light brands.
Lagers
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Low Carb Lager | Beer | 12.7oz | 3.0g | 106 | 4.2% |
| Yuengling Light Lager | Beer | 12oz | 3.2g | 99 | 4.0% |
| Aass bryggeri as Lite Vienna Lager | Beer | 16.9oz | 3.5g | 145 | 4.5% |
| Great Lakes Cold Rush Premium Light Lager | Beer | 12oz | 6.0g | 100 | 4.0% |
| Small Beer Lager | Beer | 11.8oz | 6.6g | 77 | 2.1% |
| 1664 Créations Houblon - Hoppy Lager | Beer | 8.5oz | 7.5g | 112 | 5.5% |
| Paulaner Münchner Lager | Beer | 12oz | 7.8g | 135 | 4.9% |
| Harp Lager | Beer | 12oz | 8.0g | 153 | 4.5% |
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Point Toasted Lager | Beer | 12oz | 12.0g | 155 | 5.5% |
| Paulaner Original Munich Lager | Beer | 12oz | 12.0g | 150 | 4.9% |
| Indio Lager | Beer | 12oz | 12.0g | 128 | 4.1% |
| Yuengling Lager | Beer | 12oz | 12.0g | 141 | 4.5% |
| Yuengling Traditional Lager | Beer | 12oz | 12.0g | 141 | 4.5% |
| Dos Equis Lager Lime & Salt | Beer | 12oz | 12.0g | 135 | 4.2% |
Higher-carb beers
Beers listing 20g of carbs or more per serving:
| Drink | Type | Serving | Carbs | Calories | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimay Triple | Beer | 12oz | 20.0g | 202 | 8.0% |
| Kronenbourg 7°2 Blonde | Beer | 16.9oz | 20.0g | 300 | 7.2% |
| Bell's Hopslam Ale | Beer | 12oz | 20.0g | 300 | 10.0% |
| Oskar Blues Old Chub | Beer | 12oz | 20.0g | 240 | 8.0% |
| König Ludwig Brauerei König Ludwig Dunkel | Beer | 16.9oz | 20.0g | 235 | 5.5% |
| Pliny the Elder IPA | Beer | 12oz | 20.0g | 260 | 8.5% |
| Edelweiss Hefetrüb original | Beer | 16.9oz | 20.0g | 230 | 5.1% |
| Dogfish Head Punkin Ale | Beer | 12oz | 20.0g | 225 | 7.0% |
How to read the numbers
Figures are for the serving shown, so compare the Serving column, and see the standard drink guide for sizes. The methodology page has the details. The cider vs beer guide compares the two.
This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in a beer?
The average beer in the catalog lists the figure in the key takeaways per serving, with a wide spread from light beers to stouts.
How many carbs are in a lager?
Compare the lager tables above; regular lagers list more than light lagers.
Which beer has the fewest carbs?
The first table above ranks beers by carbs per serving. Light and low-carb beers lead.
Where do the carbs in beer come from?
Mostly residual carbohydrate left from the malt after brewing. Heavier, sweeter and higher-ABV styles tend to list more.
Does a bigger serving mean more carbs?
Yes. Check the Serving column; a 16 oz can lists more than a 12 oz bottle of the same beer.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page is information, not medical advice. The CDC says that drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
Sources
Drink-specific numbers come from the DrinkLeader catalog and change as products are re-verified.