Top 7 Beers for Weight Loss in 2024

It is an unquestionable fact that Australia loves a good beer. We even tipped the World Health Organization Global Health Observatory list of Most Beer Drunk per capita in 1973 with 9.59 litres. We even topped the beer-drinking charts in 2021! That means the average Aussie in ’73 was sipping just under 10L. A massive effort but can you imagine all the beer guts? 

We here at The Man Shake truly believe that you can lose weight without losing all the beer, and with a new movement towards lower-calorie beers, you could pour a couple of extras without stacking on the kegs (the ones we don’t want). 

Here are 7 beers that can join you on your weight loss journey. 

Lager | 87 Calories | 1.2 STD | 4.2% AC | Zero Carbs | Zero Sugar

Better Beer is a homegrown Aussie beer from Sydney’s South Coast and Torquay in Victoria. With awards under its belt, no sugar, no carbs, low calories, and a crisp refreshing taste it is a must-have in the esky this Summer!

Lager | 92 Calories | 1.2 STD | 4.2% AC | Low Carb | Low Sugar

Pure Blonde is another Aussie-made staple. Fun Fact – they are the first Ultra Low Carb beer in Aus! For a refreshing, full-flavoured lager, Pure Blonde is the winner!

Lager | 103 Calories | 1.2 STD | 3.5% AC | Low Carb | Low Sugar

Now we LOVE Coopers because it's been an Australian family business for over 150 years and run by 6 generations completely unbroken so you know they live for beer and the Australian way. 

Coopers Dry gives a crisp and clean beer with a refreshing citrus taste of lime and lemon and subtle floral aroma notes. 

88 Calories | 4.2% Alcohol Content | 0 Carbs

There is a good chance you have never heard about Queensland’s Burleigh Brewing Co. before but you won't forget it after this.

It's been praised for being the first no-carb beer in Australia, yep none. Now that's not why we picked it but the fact that it's only 88 calories and it's still packed full of flavour and deliciousness I think is a win for everyone.

Pale Ale | 113 Calories | 0.9 STD | 4.2% AC | Gluten Free | Low Sugar

Are lagers not your thing? Wilde has you covered with the tropical flavours of their Pale Ale.

Made with Sorghum, rather than wheat or barley, has allowed the team to make a mid-strength, gluten-free, ripper of a beer. It is even FODMAP-friendly AND endorsed by Coeliac Australia.

Pale Ale | 109 Calories | 4% AC

No fancy name here. It says exactly what it is on the label!

Rumour has it that although this beer is light on carbs, its certainly not light on flavour! Expect tropical fruits, citrus, and low bitterness.

Pacific Ale | 132 Calories | 1.1STD | 4.4% AC

Yeah, we know Stone & Wood doesn’t live in the low-carb beer range, but why not treat yourself a bit?

The Byron boys from Stone & Wood have produced one of the most popular Australian pale ales. They use Australian ingredients to the highest standards and you can tell from your first sip because it's bursting with flavour.