Michelob Announces New Low-Carb, Organic Beer

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Updated May 16, 2018 by

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We love beer! Of course, many of us also enjoy living a healthy lifestyle – both of which don’t often get along well together. Giving up the idea of sharing a cold one with friends can be quite the disappointment for those that adopt a low carb or ketogenic lifestyle. However, there are a limited number of alternatives if you want to grab that beer while still staying within your daily macros. Hinging on the success of offering a low carb alternative for beer lovers, Michelob has announced a new low carb, organic beer option in their product line – Michelob Ultra Pure Gold.

The King of Low Carb Beers

Owned by Anheuser-Busch, Michelob Ultra has been a go-to choice for those unwilling to compromise their low carb lifestyle while still enjoying a cold brew. Debuting in 2002, amid a craze of carb-conscious eating inspired by the popularity of the Atkins Diet, Michelob Ultra has experienced a great deal of success on the beer shelf.

The success of Michelob Ultra is remarkable, especially considering that beer sales, as a whole, have been on the steady decline due to an increased interest in health among millennials.

Michelob Ultra Pure Gold

Aimed to cater to a growing population of drinkers that are growing more critical of the ingredient content of the foods they consume, Michelob Ultra Pure Gold is made from organic grains while still staying low calorie and low carb. With that said, it’s important to note that the beer has not received a coveted stamp of organic approval by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Like it’s popular big brother, Michelob Ultra, Pure Gold contains only 85 calories and 2.5 grams of net carbs per serving – an entire 12-ounce bottle. It’s also widely available on supermarket shelves and at beer distributors where Michelob and other Anheuser-Busch products are sold.

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Dr. Rosmy Barrios, MD

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