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Zero-carb beer

The Westbrook's Crystal Palace stout turned up this afternoon. It's not done up in Crystal Palace colours, though (pic below).

I thought I'd better sample it and report. The Czechs have a proverb about being able to tell a good beer from just one sip - but it's better to make sure. So with some roast chicken and cauli-broccoli cheese, it was tested.

It's a decent stout. Thinner than most stouts but nice and malty, maybe porter-ish? There are Czech "black lagers" that taste similar. Probably most like a bottled Guinness or Red Heart, which would fit being made with unmalted barley, which is what makes most Irish stouts "dry". I'm not familiar with any other "Dry London" stouts so nothing to compare it with there. There's a bit of blether on the can about "chimney smoke" flavour which I've just ignored.

So- definitely drinkable, and given I've usually missed out completely on dark beers for the last five years, a very nice addition. 4.9% abv and 3g carb in 440ml.

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KennyA said:
The Westbrook's Crystal Palace stout turned up this afternoon. It's not done up in Crystal Palace colours, though (pic below).

I thought I'd better sample it and report. The Czechs have a proverb about being able to tell a good beer from just one sip - but it's better to make sure. So with some roast chicken and cauli-broccoli cheese, it was tested.

It's a decent stout. Thinner than most stouts but nice and malty, maybe porter-ish? There are Czech "black lagers" that taste similar. Probably most like a bottled Guinness or Red Heart, which would fit being made with unmalted barley, which is what makes most Irish stouts "dry". I'm not familiar with any other "Dry London" stouts so nothing to compare it with there. There's a bit of blether on the can about "chimney smoke" flavour which I've just ignored.

So- definitely drinkable, and given I've usually missed out completely on dark beers for the last five years, a very nice addition. 4.9% abv and 3g carb in 440ml.

I've had a second while typing this. I think it works.
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Pretty picture. Thanks
 
I'm coming to the point where I need to restock low carb beer at home. I know I'll be getting some Westbrook's IPA and the stout, and probably the golden ale and the mexican-style lager. Anyone got any suggestions for something that wouldn't be covered by the four mentioned?
 
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KennyA said:
Off to google "Lowecal lager"
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Apparently they now do an IPA. It’s one gram of carb per tin. I haven’t tried it yet as my fridge is still stocked with the larger
 
Jo_the_boat said:
Yes, I saw that. Let's hope it's due to high demand for healthier beer rather than 'not worth brewing it because it's not selling'.
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As I understand although Westbrooks is based near Leeds, they are having the brewing done in Norfolk (?) and supply is therefore not constant.
 
Hi all, I've just found an Italian Lager. Looks like it's only just come on the market. 72 calories per can (330ml), Zero Sugar and less then 0.2g of carbs. I had some cans this weekend and didn't spike my sugars. It's quite light but the taste is amazing. Also, if you sign up to their mailing list you get 5% off... Hope it helps someone!

Forgot to say, it's called SLBrew by Slimline Wines
 
Stevetehyorkie said:
Hi all, I've just found an Italian Lager. Looks like it's only just come on the market. 72 calories per can (330ml), Zero Sugar and less then 0.2g of carbs. I had some cans this weekend and didn't spike my sugars. It's quite light but the taste is amazing. Also, if you sign up to their mailing list you get 5% off... Hope it helps someone!

Forgot to say, it's called SLBrew by Slimline Wines
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Ok I’ve ordered some. Just to top up my various stock!

Has anyone here tried brewing their own beer using the special enzymes which are added to the yeast to increase the sugar to alcohol? Resulting in low carb ….
 
Beer arrived. I’m deeply suspicious of labels that say reduced carbs. Shows lack of specifics not seen in other products I reckon. Haven’t tried it or tested it mind ….
 

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Beer arrived. I’m deeply suspicious of labels that say reduced carbs. Shows lack of specifics not seen in other products I reckon. Haven’t tried it or tested it mind ….
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I agree. You dread something like that "low-carb" Michelob (I think) where they added 50% water to a bad beer and claimed a reduced carb product.

Standing by for your report.
 
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