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The 20 Best Low-Carb Craft Beers for Keto Diets

Beer is not always the enemy of waistlines and active lifestyles. A variety of beers on the market can be part of any weight loss plan, even the popular keto diet.

The 20 Best Low-Carb Craft Beers for Keto Diets

 

Slightly Mighty India Pale Ale

Dogfish Head Craft Brewery

Carbs: 3.6 grams

ABV: 4 percent

IBU: 30

Calories: 95

Poised to attract the calorie- and carb-counting beer drinkers, Dogfish Head is releasing Slightly Mighty IPA in 12-ounce cans in select states in April. This IPA carries tropical aromas, including pineapple, mango, coconut and citrus. Slightly Mighty IPA is building on Dogfish Head’s previous release of SeaQuench Ale, billed as the most “thirst-quenching” ale, which comes brimming with electrolytes. It also happened to become Dogfish Head’s fasting-growing beer in its history.

Slightly Mighty IPA uses one of the hallmark keto-friendly sweeteners – monk fruit. Sugars are simple carbohydrates and are therefore real keto-killers. For reference, one tablespoon of maple syrup contains over 50 calories and 13 grams of carbs. 100 percent pure maple syrup is acceptable on the paleo diet, but it could wreck someone in ketosis. One teaspoon of monk fruit sweetener has only 0.4 grams of carbohydrates, so it would take about 80 teaspoons of monk fruit sweetener just to consume 30 grams of carbs, which is a common daily allowance on the keto diet.

Later this year, SeaQuench and Slightly Mighty will join SuperEIGHT, 5.3 percent fruit-infused sour, and Namaste White, a 4.8 percent Belgian-style wheat beer, in a variety 12-pack Dogfish Head has dubbed its Activity Box.

Slightly Mighty India Pale Ale  Dogfish Head Craft Brewery


Shiner Light Blonde Spoetzl Brewery

Shiner Light Blonde

Spoetzl Brewery

Carbs: 3.8 grams

ABV: 4.2 percent

Calories: 99

The second and final beer by Spoetzl Brewery that's under 4 carbs per serving, Shiner Light Blonde is one of the brewery's most notable flagship brews and serves as a craft beer replacement for the juggernaut macro lagers. Full-bodied and flavorful with only 99 calories and 3.8 carbs, this beer is a godsend for keto dieters.


Brut IPA Brewery Ommegang

Brut IPA

Brewery Ommegang

Carbs: 3.9 grams

ABV: 6.3 percent

Calories: 140

Another Brut IPA on this list, Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York released this low-carb brew late last year, and it has flown under the radar for many keto dieters. With under 4 carbs per serving and the bone-dry, lip-smacking mouthfeel befitting of its Brut IPA style, craft beer fans on the keto diet should seek out this lightly hoppy, champagne-inspired IPA.


Kahana Blonde Kona Brewing Co.

Kahana Blonde

Kona Brewing Co.

Carbs: 4 grams

ABV: 4.4 percent

Calories: 99

As a Blonde Ale, Kona Brewing Co.'s Kahana features a bit more complexity and flavor than, say, a macro lager might to discerning keto dieters. With a light but spritzy mouthfeel and featuring flavorful Galaxy and Citra hops, this is a delectable low-carb craft brew.


Enterprise Dry-Hopped Lager Green's Beer

Enterprise Dry-Hopped Lager

Green's Beer 

Carbs: 4 grams

ABV: 4.1 percent

Calories: 66

One way in which brewers can lower the carbohydrate counts in their beers is through crafting gluten-free beers. Green's Beer has long been at the forefront of this burgeoning scene, and the brewery's Enterprise Dry-Hopped Lager has a minuscule 66 calories and only 4 grams of carbs per serving.

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Editorial Dept.'s picture
Thanks for the update Raymond69, Since this story was written a year before North Coast announced this, this change was not represented. A suitable replacement will be added to the story. Thanks for pointing this out!
Jaredk83's picture
I’ve tried a few of these and most are good. I was surprised to see that Ommegang was a lower carb as it has a good filling taste to it. My top beers thus far in the low carb category would have to be 1. Deschutes-wowza. Low carb hazy that despite only 4 carbs has a very good taste comparable to a regular hazy 2. Oksar Blues One-Y. Same level as Wowza with 4 grams carbs and about 100 cals and no compromise in taste 3. Lagunitas DayTime Ale- Very smooth and crushable beer and only 3.6 Grams. I really would like to try Kona kahana blonde as I like most their beers. Also was disappointed to find scrimshaw was not 2G as previously advertised but actually 11G. Major change.
Jaredk83's picture
I’ve tried a few of these and most are good. I was surprised to see that Ommegang was a lower carb as it has a good filling taste to it. My top beers thus far in the low carb category would have to be 1. Deschutes-wowza. Low carb hazy that despite only 4 carbs has a very good taste comparable to a regular hazy 2. Oksar Blues One-Y. Same level as Wowza with 4 grams carbs and about 100 cals and no compromise in taste 3. Lagunitas DayTime Ale- Very smooth and crushable beer and only 3.6 Grams. I really would like to try Kona kahana blonde as I like most their beers. Also was disappointed to find scrimshaw was not 2G as previously advertised but actually 11G. Major change.
Linkkoh's picture
My go to is Old nation's B43, Brut IPA 7% abv and only 4 carbs for pint https://untappd.com/b/old-nation-brewing-co-b-43/2964982
Adamant's picture
I recently found a new (to me and my area) low carb option from sudwerk. Solar Haze Hazy IPA, 4.3%, 99 cal, 3g carb (as stated on the can).
Editorial Dept.'s picture
Thank you all for chiming in with your choices on great low-carb beers for keto diets!
jay4paz's picture
Looks like Sufferfest didn't make it - they're out of business. Maybe it was the name...aimed at endurance athletes I guess, but I'm one of them and the name just didn't make me want to go out and try it.

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