I answered No on the poll but it's not a No like I consciously avoid them. I typically drink NA beers on a regular basis if that qualifies for the "under 4%" qualification. However if I'm in a brewery that specializes in English styles that typically are low alcohol beers, I'll certainly order any of them.
Yes, have been really liking Prima Light(4.2) and also a Love City Grisette(4.0). When it’s warm out I prefer these lower ABV offerings as well as AAL and pale ale. Enjoy
I voted "occasionally" as I really like them when I'm out and they're available, but I don't seem to find too many of them available retail anymore.
Sunshine Daydream IPA (4.9%) by Fat Head’s is in regular rotation for me though I drink Hefeweizens that are in or close to a sessionable ABV.
I'm in the occasional camp. I don't necessarily seek them out, but I definitely enjoy some Czech and English styles that usually are 5% or under. My sweet spot for beers is between 6 and 8-ish percent, higher sometimes for stouts and barleywines. I typically don't have any more than one or two in a day, so I don't see a need to moderate ABV in that regard.
Beers that are 5% abv or less probably make up 85% of the beer I consume. And when I do go above 5%, whatever I drink is still under 7%. I'll drink something over 7% maybe a couple of times per year. In my fridge right now is a British Pale Ale (4.2%), Sierra Nevada Summerfest (5%), and Aecht Shlenkerla Helles (4.2%).
I'm on the same page with Tom. I drink a large variety of styles. Enjoy my Doppelbocks and Barleywines. But I find myself reaching for sub 5% the most often, keeping a variety of < 4.5% beers around as often as I can find them. I have to make the trek to a few of my local breweries to find those most of the time. The retail shelves near me are full of > 8% beers but I hope to see more of the < 4.5% in the future. Those are a sweet spot to me.
I just saw a little snippet from Great Lakes they are coming out with a Dort Light. The lighter version has 90 calories and is 2.9% alcohol – extremely low. It will be available in six-packs of bottles and draft. It was on the Cleveland.com site but behind a subscriber paywall. I wonder how that will sell?
I just a good friend at the Sly Fox Brewpub and I ordered a pint of Bohemian Gold which is a Czech Pale Lager at 3.8 % ABV. I ordered it because it is a tasty beer. The lower ABV is just a feature. Cheers!
Their Cold Rush is a light lager at 4%. It’s good for what it is. Easy enough to drink but not very flavorful.
I'll point out this little beauty from Creature Comforts here in Georgia. Classic City Lager which checks in at 4.2% abv. It's your quintessential hoppy light pilsner. It is made from pilsner malt, flaked wheat, Saphir and Hallertau Blanc hops. No corn. It's low alcohol, wheat gives it some body, and the hops provide plenty of aroma and flavor for interest. No, it won't satisfy the fan of IPAs/DIPAs or high gravity stouts. But it's a nice alternative for someone looking for a low alcohol beer that has a firm hoppy presence. It is actually quite popular; you'll find it in almost any grocery store or bottle shop in Georgia. As Jack mention about low gravity Czech lager, there are several breweries here that have started making some really nice Czech lagers (pale and dark) that are well under 5%. I'll order them every time I see them on a tap list. My wife and I were at Bold Monk Brewing on Memorial Day, and they had their Brevnov 11 degree (4.1%) Czech style Pale Lager. I absolutely love that beer and wish they would can that for distro. This is a long-winded comment for; there are some really good < 4.5% beer choices out there if we're looking.
