Here’s a pro tip from someone who has counted calories and still wanted to enjoy life: drink a pint of water between pints of ale.
Water has zero calories. It hydrates you. And it makes your next ale taste even better.
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Plus, you’ll pee a lot. And peeing burns… well, almost zero calories. But it feels like a workout, right?
What About “Light” Ales?
You might see “light” ales in the supermarket. Don’t be fooled.
Many of them are just watered-down regular ales with a puny 100 calories per pint. They often taste like sad, rainy day tea.
Honestly? I’d rather have half a pint of a proper ale and savor it. Quality over quantity. Calorie quality, anyway.
