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Modus Hoperandi.\u00a0 Get to the Hopper.\u00a0 Larry Bird\u2019s Haircut<\/em>.\u00a0 Those are just a few of the excellent beer names I discovered while researching this article, and I think I\u2019m better for it.\u00a0 But many of those brews pack a heavy carb load, which can be challenging when it comes to managing blood sugars.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, there are low carb beer options!\u00a0 Have you ever tried a low carb beer?\u00a0\u00a0 They do exist, and according to some beer connoisseurs I talked with, low carb beers aren\u2019t terrible.\u00a0 There are actually some nice tasting ones.\u00a0 Some of the trouble with lower carb beers are that they have a tendency to be weaker in terms of flavor, but it\u2019s all about what you\u2019re looking for, and what you\u2019re willing to compromise.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you want to be informed about what you\u2019re drinking – which includes keeping tabs on carbs<\/a> \u2013 read on.<\/p>\n

The lowest carb beer I found was Marston\u2019s Resolution, coming in at 85 calories and 1.65 grams of carb per bottle.\u00a0 It\u2019s not a beer we\u2019d find here in the States, but it\u2019s more easily found in the United Kingdom.\u00a0 Survey says it tastes refreshing and the double fermentation process makes its carb load almost undetectable.<\/p>\n

Michelob Ultra, weighing in at 95 calories and with 2.6 grams of carb per bottle, is\u00a0 a more common beer, and found regularly at bars.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t boast a lot of flavor, much like its counterpart, Natural Light (95 calories, 3.2 grams of carb).\u00a0\u00a0 But if you\u2019re looking for options without the high carb load, it\u2019ll do.<\/p>\n

You can dip into some more European stock with a bottle of Amstel Light (95 calories, 5 grams of carb).\u00a0 Another option from the Netherlands is Heineken Premium Light (99 calories, 7 grams of carbs) These are really popular beers and very common in American bars.\u00a0 (As a side note, the Heineken label is green, so there\u2019s your Irish connection.)<\/p>\n

Want to go light?\u00a0 How about a Corona Light (109 calories, 5 grams of carb), or a Bud Light (110 calories, 6.6 grams of carbs), or a Sam Adams Light (119 calories, 9.7 grams of carbs)?\u00a0 All three are readily available in most markets and are mellower on your blood sugars than your average high-carb beer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re living with diabetes and celiac disease, there are a few gluten-free beers on the market that might work for you.\u00a0 Omission Lager, coming in at 140 calories and 11 grams of carbs, is touted as<\/a> a beer that \u201cpleases all palates, including those of average beer drinkers and craft connoisseurs.\u201d\u00a0 A pint of Magners tasty gluten-free, Irish cider is another option, with 125 calories and 9 grams of carb.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ready to go full Irish?\u00a0 The carb count jumps up a bit from the lowest carb beers, but if we\u2019re celebrating in moderation, just be mindful.\u00a0 If you\u2019re interested in a stout, try the Brooklyn Dry Irish Stout from Brooklyn Brewing Company, ringing in at 13 grams of carbs and 117 calories.\u00a0 And for the quintessential St. Paddy\u2019s Day pint, go for the Guinness Draught.\u00a0 With 9.9 grams of carbs and 126 calories, you can enjoy this rich, coffee-esque flavor with minimal bolusing.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

As always, review these tips on managing diabetes and alcohol consumption<\/a>, and always have a designated driver if you\u2019re considering consuming.\u00a0 Be safe, have fun, and celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day like you\u2019re Dublin-born.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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