I'm sure i've said it in this thread at least once...
I never drink anything that's the same color going in as it is going out...
Drink a beer that will satisfy you... 2 guinnesses or better beers might be far more satisfying and you'll drink them slower than 12 bud lights...
Lowest calorie is meaningless if the calories don't do anything for you
That's a good point - the calories of a specific beer are less important than the QUANTITY you consume. Despite all of the slick marketing by hardbodies on TV, light and low-carb beer might not be the best option if you want to transform your beer belly into a six pack. The reason: most people drink more light beer than they would regular beer because they feel "less guilty"! Light and low-carb beers are only beneficial if you don't consume more than you would regular beer.
The vast majority of calories in beer come from the alcohol, so when a beer maker reduces the calories in a beer the first thing to go is the alcohol. So drinking light beer is a bit pointless in that regard, as many people consider the "buzz" the main reason for drinking beer instead of seltzer water (although some light beers are pretty darn close to seltzer in my humble opinion). Here are some numbers:
Miller Genuine Draft has 5% alcohol and 143 calories.
Miller Genuine Draft 64 has 2.8% alcohol and 64 calories.
So Miller 64 has roughly half the calories, but also about half the alcohol. And it's the same price! So if you're one of the majority of people who drink more light beer than you would regular, then you're paying somewhere around DOUBLE for the Miller 64. In other words, you're paying more for less. Sounds like a pretty good deal. For Miller.
Not that light beers are without their uses. If you're hanging out at a work barbeque, for example, it might be important to have something in your hand to make yourself look less awkward. A light beer can do that. Or you might need something to pour over your idiot co-worker's head after he insults your girlfriend. A light beer can do that, too.
But if you want a beer with relatively low calories and a full flavor, you've got some options. Contrary to popular belief, Guinness Draught is actually one of the "lightest" (regular) beers out there. And those of you saying, "No way - Guinness always makes me so full! It's got to be loaded with calories!", you've been duped - it's all in your head. Guinness Draught has an alcohol content of 4.0% and 125 calories. Brilliant! Beamish Irish Stout is also relatively low in calories and has a thick, creamy, smoky finish. Now we're talkin! If you want something less dark, I'm a big fan of Sam Adams Light (which is not a typical watered-down light beer - try it out and see for yourself).
But here's another, even simpler option. Drink whatever the heck beer you want, but only drink one or two. Drinking moderately is what nutritionists, doctors, and researchers agree is best for your health. So drink well, but drink smart!
