Maxim Beer Awards: Gut Tamers

Five beers that are heavy on flavor, light on spare tire.

Five beers that are heavy on flavor, light on spare tire.

Session Lager


Full Sail Brewing Company, Hood River, OR


Availability: Year-round, nationwide


It’s not branded as a light beer, but this toasty sud weighs in at just 130 calories—that’s less than three slices of bacon!

Natural Light


Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, MO


Availability: Year-round, nationwide


The ultimate beer pong brew. At only 95 calories per 12-ounce bottle, it’s the perfect solution to a beer belly and an otherwise boring day.

Budweiser Select


Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis, MO

Availability: Year-round, nationwide


This 99-calorie number offers tons of guiltless chugging, freeing up your guilt for things like cheating at online Scrabble against Grandma.

Guinness Draught


Guinness Ltd., Ireland

Availability: Year-round, nationwide


It’s thicker than Kardashian booty, yet this iconic stout is lower in carbs and calories than a host of less hearty beers. Your Dublin diet starts now!

Corona Light


Grupo Modelo S.A.B. de C.V., Mexico


Availability: Year-round, nationwide


To prep your abs for spring break, turn to the light version of your old amigo and let the fiesta begin!

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