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 23
Use this ranking as a fast shortlist, then verify serving size and carbs before ordering.
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793
Bud Light Chelada
Beer · 20.8g carbs · 173 calories · 4.2% ABV
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794
Kronenbourg
Beer · 30.0g carbs · 525 calories · 4.2% ABV
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795
Busch Light
Beer · 3.2g carbs · 95 calories · 4.1% ABV
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796
Milwaukee's Best Light
Beer · 3.5g carbs · 96 calories · 4.1% ABV
80 -
797
Corona Light
Beer · 4.8g carbs · 99 calories · 4.1% ABV
76 -
798
Keystone Light
Beer · 4.7g carbs · 101 calories · 4.1% ABV
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799
Miller High Life Light
Beer · 6.2g carbs · 107 calories · 4.1% ABV
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800
Michelob Light
Beer · 8.9g carbs · 123 calories · 4.1% ABV
56 -
801
Cervecera Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma SA de CV Superior
Beer · 11.5g carbs · 125 calories · 4.1% ABV
52 -
802
Störtebeker Atlantik Ale
Beer · 12.5g carbs · 205 calories · 4.1% ABV
42 -
803
DOS EQUIS MICHELADA
Beer · 18.0g carbs · 167 calories · 4.1% ABV
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804
Valaisanne Pale Ale
Beer · 39.0g carbs · 675 calories · 4.1% ABV
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805
Tecate Alta
Beer · 2.4g carbs · 85 calories · 4.0% ABV
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806
Corona Premier
Beer · 2.6g carbs · 90 calories · 4.0% ABV
84 -
807
Shock Top Zest
Beer · 3.1g carbs · 90 calories · 4.0% ABV
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808
Heineken Silver
Beer · 2.9g carbs · 95 calories · 4.0% ABV
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809
Shiner Ruby Redbird
Beer · 3.1g carbs · 95 calories · 4.0% ABV
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810
Blue Moon Light
Beer · 3.6g carbs · 95 calories · 4.0% ABV
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811
Lagunitas Daytime IPA
Beer · 3.0g carbs · 98 calories · 4.0% ABV
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812
Yuengling Light Lager
Beer · 3.2g carbs · 99 calories · 4.0% ABV
76 -
813
Michelob Ultra Amber Max
Beer · 4.8g carbs · 99 calories · 4.0% ABV
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814
Labatt Blue Light
Beer · 7.9g carbs · 112 calories · 4.0% ABV
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815
Deschutes Da Shootz Pilsner
Beer · 9.0g carbs · 99 calories · 4.0% ABV
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816
Tennents Lager
Beer · 9.6g carbs · 117 calories · 4.0% ABV
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817
Westbrook Gose
Beer · 8.0g carbs · 120 calories · 4.0% ABV
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818
Murphy's Irish Stout
Beer · 10.0g carbs · 119 calories · 4.0% ABV
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819
Michelob Ultra Light Cider
Beer · 10.0g carbs · 120 calories · 4.0% ABV
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820
premium lager Lager
Beer · 9.9g carbs · 108 calories · 4.0% ABV
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821
Murphys Irish Stout
Beer · 13.0g carbs · 154 calories · 4.0% ABV
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822
Heineken Silver - pure malt lager
Beer · 14.5g carbs · 175 calories · 4.0% ABV
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823
Camden Town Brewery Camden Pale Ale
Beer · 11.6g carbs · 122 calories · 4.0% ABV
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824
ledeno lager karlovačko
Beer · 12.4g carbs · 131 calories · 4.0% ABV
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825
Victoria Beer
Beer · 13.2g carbs · 135 calories · 4.0% ABV
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826
Brasserie du Maroc Casablanca
Beer · 10.6g carbs · 138 calories · 4.0% ABV
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827
Jubel Peach
Beer · 14.9g carbs · 134 calories · 4.0% ABV
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828
yebisu premium
Beer · 10.8g carbs · 147 calories · 4.0% 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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