"Lighter" Craft Beers

This won't come as rocket science, but enjoying beer can certainly make trying to stay fit and/or even trying to lose a few challenging. My struggle is compounded by the fact that I have a preference for the higher calorie beer styles (stouts, etc.). I also tend to drink beers with higher ABVs (Belgians, Imperial IPAs, etc.). Generally, the higher the ABV, the higher the calorie count.

So, question: What good craft beers would you recommend that are lighter in calorie load? They don't necessarily have to have "Light" in the name (as in Sam Adam's Light), though I would take those recommendations too. But I am looking for good session beers around the 5% ABV mark that don't pack on the pounds. I tend to like Spaten Original and Weihenstephaner Original a lot. They both hover around the 5% ABV mark. But I was just wanting to hear what other beers you all have found that are (1) lighter in calories and, importantly (2) great beers. I appreciate any feedback.

 

That's certainly true. But that's my reason for posting. I want to hear of lower calorie beers that don't compromise on flavor. I'm believing that there must be some out there.

 

Wow, that is rated good! I'll have to look for that one. I don't think I've ever seen it at my beer distributor, which is strange since I'm in NJ. Thanks for the recommendation.

 

Great recommendations. I had forgotten about Sierra Nevada Kellerweiss. In fact, I think I have a sixpack in my basement (it was well hidden though!). And I'm with you; Dortmunder Gold is excellent. But I haven't seen it at my beer store since early Summer.

 

Would love to try that. I have sadly never seen it on this side of the pond however.

 

That looks like a good one from its page here on BA. Unfortunately, I have never seen it in NJ.

 

Good recommendations. I have enjoyed Weihenstephaner Hefeweiss and Victory Prima Pils.

 

Sam Adams Cream Stout is excellent.