A rise in health-conscious behavior, especially among millennials and Gen Z, is driving the shift, said Michael Vollmer, assistant director of food and beverage<\/a> at Chicago’s Kimpton Gray Hotel.\u00a0<\/p>\n AMERICAN BREWS CRUSH THE COMPETITION AT ‘OLYMPICS OF BEER’ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n “People want to enjoy social moments without compromising on health goals,” he told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n Michelob Ultra, a pioneer in the space, saw sales grow over 3% in June compared to the same period last year, even as broader beer sales declined, The Wall Street Journal reported in July.<\/p>\n While sales of major beers are falling, the low-carb Michelob Ultra saw an increase in June. (Yuki Iwamura\/Bloomberg via Getty Images)<\/p>\n Producing full-bodied, low-carb beers can be difficult, but the challenge has inspired innovation, Katherine Benecke, a cicerone at Treadwell Park in New York City, told Fox News Digital.\u00a0<\/p>\n “Brewers are moving beyond the old ‘light’ stereotype to craft bold, flavorful brews that keep carbs and glycemic impact low,” she said.<\/p>\n “They help reduce blood sugar spikes so you can maintain more sustainable energy levels.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n When made well, low-carb beers can be good for anyone, Benecke added, regardless of health needs.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n “They help reduce blood sugar spikes so you can maintain more sustainable energy levels, can aid in digestion and are just generally easier on the gut<\/a> and on the palate.”<\/p>\n IS TEQUILA GOOD FOR YOU? EXPERT REVEALS WHAT MAKES IT A ‘REASONABLE CHOICE’ FOR DRINKERS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n While many beers, like IPAs, ales and stouts, can have as much as 20 grams of carbs \u2013 equal to half a cup of white rice \u2013 there are plenty of lighter varieties on the shelves.\u00a0<\/p>\n Men’s Health features editor Matt Allyn, a certified beer judge, and editor Ryan Brower, a certified beer server, recently ranked the seven best<\/a> low-carb options.<\/p>\n 1. Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA IPAs are generally high in carbs, but the Dogfish Head 30 Minute Light IPA is both low-carb and low-calorie. (Lisa J. Goodman)<\/p>\n With 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbohydrates and 4% alcohol by volume<\/a> (ABV), the hoppy Dogfish Head’s 30 Minute Light IPA combines classic notes of citrus peel with juicy mango and pineapple, the judges said.<\/p>\n 2. Blue Moon Light<\/p>\n The judges called Blue Moon’s light offering a “unique and impressive” low-carb beer that blends herbal citrus flavors with creamy and bready malts at only 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbs and a 4% ABV.<\/p>\n BARTENDERS’ STRONG BUT SILENT MESSAGE TO DRUNK PATRONS SPARKS HEATED VIRAL DEBATE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 3. Garage Beer Lime<\/p>\n A step up from Garage Beer’s standard option, the citrus in its lime version helps round out the light beer, which has 95 calories, 3 grams of carbs and a 4% ABV.<\/p>\n While some IPAs are high in alcohol and pack as much as 19 grams of carbs per serving, there are lighter and even zero-proof options. (iStock)<\/p>\n 4. Partake IPA<\/p>\n Partake’s non-alcoholic IPA has no carbs, only 10 calories<\/a> and a malty taste that competing 0% ABV hop seltzers lack.<\/p>\n CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 5. Lagunitas DayTime IPA<\/p>\n The Lagunitas Daytime IPA packs a full aroma and flavor into a crisp and thirst-quenching beer, clocking in at 98 calories, 3 grams of carbs and 4% ABV.<\/p>\n From dry IPAs to crisp lagers and lively sours, brewers are crafting beers that don’t sacrifice taste or complexity for health-conscious drinkers. (iStock)<\/p>\n 6. Michelob Ultra<\/p>\n The judges dubbed Michelob Ultra \u2013 at 95 calories, 2.6 grams of carbs and a 4.2% ABV \u2013 the “true king” of light lagers.<\/p>\n For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com\/lifestyle<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 7. Heineken Silver<\/p>\n![\"Six-packs](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mich_ultra_fridge.jpg\")
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