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Old May 4, 2009 | 3:06 pm
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greggwiggins
 
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Originally Posted by dartagnan
Most wheats are going to be a lot heavier in carbs than your standard macro brews (Bud, Miller, Coors), so you'll be drinking a lot more calories.

Ingredients don't particularly matter for health of beers. Your best bet is to drink 1-2 of a beer you really enjoy.
Most 'craft' beers will be heavier in carbs regardless of what grain is used -- that's why they have more taste.
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