Domestic Macro Lagers Compared

Let's break down America's most popular beers with honest comparisons.

The Big Three Light Beers

Bud Light

• ABV: 4.2%
• Calories: 110
• Carbs: 6.6g
• Taste: Very light, slightly sweet, clean finish

Miller Lite

• ABV: 4.2%
• Calories: 96
• Carbs: 3.2g
• Taste: Slightly more hop character, drier finish

Coors Light

• ABV: 4.2%
• Calories: 102
• Carbs: 5g
• Taste: Very clean, subtle sweetness, smooth

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Regular Strength Lagers

Budweiser

• ABV: 5.0%
• Calories: 145
• Carbs: 10.6g
• Taste: More body than Bud Light, slight sweetness

Miller High Life

• ABV: 4.6%
• Calories: 141
• Carbs: 13.1g
• Taste: "The Champagne of Beers" - slight corn sweetness

Coors Banquet

• ABV: 5.0%
• Calories: 147
• Carbs: 11.7g
• Taste: Fuller bodied, slight malt sweetness

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Import Alternatives

Corona Extra

• ABV: 4.6%
• Calories: 148
• Taste: Light, slightly sweet, pairs well with lime

Modelo Especial

• ABV: 4.4%
• Calories: 143
• Taste: Fuller flavor, more malt character

Heineken

• ABV: 5.0%
• Calories: 142
• Taste: Slightly skunky (the green bottle), bitter finish