Can a low-carb beer taste good?
We find out… It’s finally time to raise a glass to low-carbohydrate diets. For years, followers of Atkins and other low-carb regimens have had to steer clear of beer in an effort to maintain their carb minimums. Now Michelob has made enjoying a drink while following a low-carbohydrate diet easier, with its launch of Michelob Ultra, a low-carb, low-calorie beer. A 275-ml bottle contains 2.5 grams of carbohydrates and 88 calories. That’s way below comparable bottles of Stella Artois (9.2 grams of carbs, 117 calories), Grolsch (8.4 grams of carbs, 114 calories) and Smirnoff Ice (26 grams of carbs, 177 calories), according to Michelob. We tested the new beer on some willing guinea pigs one night and got these results: • ‘I like this stuff. It doesn’t taste as yeasty and doesn’t make you feel as bloated as other beers.’ • ‘There’s something missing, but that something is that bitter aftertaste you get with most beers.’ • ‘I’d definitely buy it again, particularly as it’s not low alcohol.’
