Beer

Beer is described as one of the worst alcoholic drink choices. Beer is specifically discouraged and compared unfavorably to highly processed foods. A standard 12 oz regular beer contains approximately 12–14 grams of carbohydrates. Low-carb craft beers contain 2–4 grams of total carbs per serving with more complex flavor than traditional light beers. Non-alcoholic beer contains roughly twice the carbohydrates of regular beer because sugar is added back after alcohol removal to restore flavor. Beer's carbohydrate content is primarily glucose with virtually no fructose, distinguishing it from fruit-based drinks. The article characterizes beer as a multiple burden on the body. The beer bitterness masks the sweetness of non-alcoholic beer, making the sugar load non-obvious to the drinker. Beer combines alcohol, grain, gluten, and partially digested starches.