Beer drinks included in this ranking family
Highest ABV Snapshot For Beer
Built from the current ranking shortlistSorted by ABV (highest first), then score. Use the cards below to understand the baseline before you compare individual bottles, cans, or pours.
The top shortlist shown on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page
Average across the drinks featured on this page
Sorted by ABV (highest first), then score.
How To Use This Ranking
Use ABV as the first filter
This page is sorted to surface the strongest beer choices first. Start with the top ten, then compare score and calories.
Check serving size before you order
The current shortlist reaches a ceiling of 18.0% ABV, so confirm the pour size before treating a high-proof pick like a standard serving.
Cross-reference carbs separately
Strength and carbs move independently, so a high-ABV pick is not automatically low-carb. This shortlist still averages 21.4g carbs.
Strongest Beer Drinks List — Page 10
Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.
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Kronenbourg 1664
Beer · 22.5g carbs · 337 calories · 5.5% ABV
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König Ludwig Brauerei König Ludwig Dunkel
Beer · 20.0g carbs · 235 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Mönchshof Märzen
Beer · 17.5g carbs · 245 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Tiger Soju infused lager
Beer · 15.4g carbs · 166 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Kona Koko Nut Brown Ale
Beer · 16.0g carbs · 184 calories · 5.5% ABV
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New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Black Ale
Beer · 16.0g carbs · 185 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Deschutes Black Butte Porter
Beer · 18.0g carbs · 195 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Leffe Nectar
Beer · 17.2g carbs · 145 calories · 5.5% ABV
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DESPERADOS Bière Tropical
Beer · 26.4g carbs · 211 calories · 5.5% ABV
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1664
Beer · 59.4g carbs · 891 calories · 5.5% ABV
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1664
Beer · 60.0g carbs · 900 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Les bulles du Mouchet Blanche des îles
Beer · 97.5g carbs · 1317 calories · 5.5% ABV
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Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier
Beer · 12.0g carbs · 155 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Schneider Weisse Original
Beer · 13.0g carbs · 165 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Schneider Weisse Original
Beer · 11.5g carbs · 210 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Estrella Damm
Beer · 11.0g carbs · 145 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Estrella Damm Etiqueta Roja
Beer · 3.3g carbs · 165 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Steinburg Gluten free
Beer · 11.6g carbs · 148 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Alexander Keiths Pale Ale
Beer · 11.7g carbs · 159 calories · 5.4% ABV
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San Miguel Premium Lager
Beer · 11.0g carbs · 150 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier hell
Beer · 15.0g carbs · 220 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Mönchshof Kellerbier
Beer · 16.5g carbs · 225 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Alexander Keiths Lager
Beer · 13.8g carbs · 168 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Blue Moon Belgian White
Beer · 14.1g carbs · 168 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Blue Moon Mango Wheat
Beer · 14.0g carbs · 170 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Negra Modelo
Beer · 14.0g carbs · 170 calories · 5.4% ABV
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George Killian's Irish Red
Beer · 14.6g carbs · 169 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Cerveza Especial San Miguel
Beer · 13.2g carbs · 161 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Alhambra especial
Beer · 13.7g carbs · 161 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Modelo Negra
Beer · 15.7g carbs · 172 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Alexander Keiths Brown Ale
Beer · 16.5g carbs · 178 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Goose Island Nut Brown Ale
Beer · 22.0g carbs · 198 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Cerveza San Miguel 1 L.
Beer · 41.0g carbs · 490 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Damm, Estrella Damm Estrella Damm
Beer · 155.2g carbs · 1197 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Lot 6x33cl - Bière Ninkasi French IPA
Beer · 69.3g carbs · 857 calories · 5.4% ABV
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Erdinger Weissbier, hveteøl
Beer · 2.5g carbs · 220 calories · 5.3% ABV
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Beer Ranking FAQ
What is the strongest beer option?
This ranking sorts by ABV first, then score. The current shortlist tops out at 18.0% ABV, so use it to find the highest-proof beer drinks before checking carbs and calories separately.
Why compare beer by more than highest abv?
Because a drink can look strong in one metric and weak in another. Use this page for the primary goal, then open the sibling rankings to compare the same category by other constraints.
Where should I go after this beer ranking?
Open the main beer guide for category benchmarks and ordering strategy, then use related blog posts for deeper brand and cocktail coverage.
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