Welcome to the golden age of beer, where nano and macro breweries alike have taken to producing swiftly drinkable, low-alcohol, lower-calories beers that are as refreshing as they are invigorating. To honor this new age, here’s your guide to explore the brews that will fuel your entire summer.
These brews have different hues, but they’re all lower in calorie and delicious for Summer drinking.
Brewers are cranking out full-flavored beers with less than half the calories of your usual craft offerings. So they’re great for any occasion, but especially these cherished summer pastimes.
Is There a Smart Way to Day-Drink?
Yes, but heat and water loss pose a challenge.
- Stay hydrated. Because you’re likely outside and sweating, you should drink water or seltzer between beers.
- Replace electrolytes. You lose them when you sweat, so make sure you also eat something with salt. Pretzels, anyone?
- Heed nature’s call. Ignore the whole “breaking the seal” myth. Frequent urination is a sign that you’re well hydrated. If you can’t remember the last time you peed, it’s time for water (and maybe lay off the booze).
The trick is to separate your offerings into thirds.
- The First Section – Dedicate the first third to straightforward beers everybody loves; these are your crisp pilsners and classic algers, say Joe Bisacca, cofounder of Elysian Brewing. Think Corona, Yuengling, Michelob Ultra.
- The Second Section – Devote this part to beers for more adventurous types, but skip nap-inducing double IPAs or anything aged in a bourbon barrel. Instead, go with varieties such as sours, goses, and saisons.
- The Final Section – This is your party fail-safe. Stock this portion with nonalcoholic alternatives—your water, your seltzers, and (everyone forgets this last part) a few snacks. Everyone’s happy; no one’s thirsty.
The Best New Cooler of the Summer
Pelican 20-Quart Elite Cooler
Overpriced options amy come with Bluetooth or ATV tires, but what matters is how long beer stays cold. Pelican says this box keeps 25 pounds of ice for up to ten days. If that’s true, who needs a fridge?
New-school beers make great mixers straight out of the can. Carey Jones, coauthor of Be Your Own Bartender, has your recipes.
Why Do Some Beers List Calories and Others Don’t?
Well, no one forces them to. While nutritional labeling is regulated by the FDA, alcohol falls under the jurisdiction of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, which currently sets no such requirement. Some breweries publish calories (Miller 64, for one) but do so voluntarily. One general rule: The higher the alcohol by volume a beer has, the higher in calories it is. –Carey Jones
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