Guinness Draught Surger | 4.1% vol | 24 x 520ml Cans | for Use with Guinness Surger Unit | Sweet Malt | Bitter Hops & Roasted Barley | Beer with Coffee & Chocolate Aromas | 24 Cans

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If you're looking for a more flavorful beer that still helps you keep carb count down, you might consider a light beer. However, the jury is still out about whether this will lead to weight loss or whether people consciously or unconsciously make up for the energy difference by eating more. If you end up having one too many, drinking a pint of water before you go to bed will help keep you hydrated. The latter can work to an extent, but bitter hops without the warmth of alcohol can quickly get too much. Certain real ales may be given additional flavouring with extra sugar or honey so be prepared for the effect to vary with different beers.

One of the newest additions to the low-cal beer lineup is this refreshing lager from New England–based Harpoon. At just 85 calories per bottle, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold has the fewest calories of any beer on this list, but that doesn't mean it's any less tasty than the others. Kirsch, Irish Cream and Grand Marnier may be better options if you wish to have a liqueur, although these still contain as much as 10g of carbs per shot.But if you are relying on these drinks regularly as a pick-me-up it might be better to try to tackle the reasons why you feel low on energy. Alcohol also reduces leptin production which may be the reason why drinking alcohol makes you feel hungrier, and more likely to tuck into a late night kebab. Wine Even on a strict low-carb diet (below 20 grams per day) you can probably have a glass of wine fairly regularly. The brewers in Heineken has developed an alcohol-free drink that does not compromise the quality and taste of the beer.

Read our review of the best non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs for more booze-free inspiration, plus discover our pick of the best low- and no-alcohol wines. If you like these drinks, look for no-added-sugar versions, though bear in mind they will still contain fruit juice and therefore sugar. Light beers are produced by adding glucoamylase to the wort — an enzyme that breaks down residual carbs and transforms them into fermentable sugars. Make a long drink with a shot of spirits such as vodka or rum and use plenty of a mixer such as diet lemonade, diet ginger ale, diet cola or water.Pure spirits like whiskey and vodka contain zero carbs, but watch out for sweet drinks – they may contain massive amounts of sugar. And even sugar-free fizzy drinks are still acidic (because of the carbonation) which can damage your teeth.