Hey now- what about Yuengling Light??? 99 calories and actually tasty. I live in FL so a heavy or dark beer really isn't my go-to for most of the year, but I really love an icy Yuengling... - 1/11/2013   11:38:27 AM

I do not drink acochol at all, do enjoy the new soy eggnog for my new years toast. Kind of high on the calories so I only have one small glass, then it's back to flavored water. - 12/30/2012   1:05:59 PM

interesting how SP touts not to consume empty calories and to eschew alcohol but devotes a blog to beer on New Years Eve....really people...Champagne is the toast for the New Year....it makes me realize how young this site has become - 12/29/2012   11:40:30 AM

All of these beers are pretty gross. I'll stick with champagne to toast, thanks. - 12/28/2012   1:37:52 PM

I never drink Beer, so I have ZERO calories to deal with. LOL - 12/28/2012   12:58:30 PM

bud select 55, only 55 calories..... - 12/28/2012   10:10:27 AM

I gave up drinking BEER when they invented the funnel. Beer is like Bacon its in its own Food Group, and it has to have some flavor. So I'll take some Guinness, good porters and any dark beer without a strong hop taste. Which says I don't much care for IPA's. But light beer is just watered down beer, so do we drink watered down lemonade, or Ice Tea, or Fruit Juice. No we go for the flavor when it comes to those kind of beverages.. And why not light coffee to get you going in the morning. - 12/28/2012   9:07:30 AM

I'm with Britomart. These "light" beers are in the "why bother" category. When I drink beer, it's a hearty, flavorful, aromatic brew that I sip and savor, not something I swill down quickly and grab another. Yep, I'm a beer snob. - 12/28/2012   9:00:09 AM

I wish I liked beer enough to give it up ;) but it's just so nasty I've never acquired a taste for it. Water is my drink of choice for ANY occasion now! - 12/28/2012   8:57:19 AM

Great they are light but you drink minimum of 3 so what's the deal? - 12/28/2012   7:49:42 AM

I don't drink alcohol but I'm glad to see a list of lower calorie alternative for people who do drink.

I never go out for New Years. I will most likely be sitting at home logged onto Spark People, playing bingo or doing a puzzle on facebook. - 12/28/2012   5:16:00 AM

I can't believe you left out Bud Select 55! - 12/27/2012   9:11:57 PM

Light beer? nope. Like an earlier poster, I'd prefer to plan ahead so I can indulge in something really tasty--like a micro porter, or something with body. (Usually better ingredients, too...) - 12/27/2012   4:58:51 PM

eeeeewwww. was this post sponsored by A-B Inbev & Miller/Coors? I would never waste a single calorie on this list. Save your calories and find a special beer for a special occasion, don't drink the leftover mopwater splashing around this list. (Myself, I'll be enjoying some Deus this weekend). - 12/27/2012   3:58:47 PM

Thanks - good info!

I tend to run a New Year's Day race so New Year's Eve is low key! - 12/27/2012   1:18:34 PM

YUCK to all those suggestions. I'd much rather work out a bit extra during the week to keep my calorie deficit so I can enjoy some much tastier & more satisfying microbrews. I'll take something made with care and attention any day over the mass produced yellow water from AB/InBev/MillerCoors. - 12/27/2012   12:28:33 PM

I'm not a beer drinker (unless I'm in China, where it's safer than the water). I brought in the New Year having done an hour on the elliptical, watching the ball drop in NYC with Dick Clark & Ryan Secrest. Can you say "Dance Party"? - 1/1/2012   3:06:41 AM

Thank you for your efforts. I'm sure many dieters appreciate it! However, being a low-carber, I feel ignored FREQUENTLY by SparkPeople and I would have greatly appreciated seeing carb counts and not just calorie counts. - 12/31/2011   4:22:41 PM

I dont care for beer but I do like light wine coolers. - 12/30/2011   8:57:25 PM

Budweiser Select 55 is my favorite beer and at only 55 calories a bottle, totally worth it! I'll take 2 please, or 3, or 4. :) - 12/30/2011   3:13:54 PM

My favorite light beer is Bud Select at 99 calories. My DH is not a huge fan of light beers and we have very different tastes in Beer, but this is one that we can both agree on.
Ditto But Light Lime, my DD and SIL like it, as do my DS and DIL. 6 varied tastes, one great beer at 116 calories!!
This is a very old list......... - 12/30/2011   11:24:11 AM

I agree with GlacialMike, enjoy one really good craft beer and you'll be good for the night. You don't always have to sacrifice flavor. If you really want to watch the calories, go for a Guinness Draught. At 129 calories, it fills you up and is full on flavor. I, personally, will be toasting the New Year with a bottle of Sam Adams Infinium, which my boyfriend and I will be splitting with a couple of friends. - 12/30/2011   5:18:37 AM

Happy Year to all! - 12/30/2011   4:40:12 AM

God Bless Everyone and Have a Wonderful Week. Will be home by myself on New Years Eve. Have a very Happy New Years Eve and Day. Please Do Not Drenk And Drive. - 12/30/2011   4:32:58 AM

What about dealcoholized Beer? I know it might seem like sacrilege to some but at 7 cals a gram it adds up.'
Also where was Molson 68? - 12/29/2011   11:38:30 PM

I'm not a beer drinker, but I DO like Mike's Hard Lemonade LITE Cranberry. I'm a light weight drinker, so 1 is enough & that's 120 cals for 1 bottle (suppose to be 2 servings in 1 bottle....R I G H T!!!)

I see many are upset that SP even talks about having alcohol. In the perfect world, no1 drinks, but this is reality, people. I appreciate them educating people to alternatives that are less sabotaging to have. It is what it is, so let's not be so quick to judge, ANYONE, SP or those of us who like to indulge now & then when the occasion seems right. Moderation in everything is the key to a happy life! - 12/29/2011   11:30:13 PM

We host a family friendly event. Lots of adults & kids up moving all night playing kinect, wii, air hockey, board games ....basically you name it. We indulge as healthy as we can with food & drinks. - 12/29/2011   10:16:46 PM

My husband, our 2 son's, their families & myself go to a New Year's Eve Party at our Church from 8 P.M. to 1 A.M. - 12/29/2011   7:56:07 PM

I've been reaching my goals by eating regular food in moderation, rather than gorging on low-fat/low-carb/sci-fi substitutes. That includes beer. Instead of having two or three light beers, try having one real craft beer. Many craft beers contain significant amounts of healthy polyphenols, soluble fiber, and B vitamins; especially the hoppier and less filtered beers. In moderation, beer can absolutely be a healthy choice! - 12/29/2011   3:08:54 PM

I'm a retired professional drinker but continue to have the occasional beer, usually with a meal. I only note that I've rarely found a "bad" beer! Normally, though, these days the wife and I will share a 6-8 oz glass of wine during the evening meal. I'm unable to find fault with many of the Euro-habits. Must be the genes? At my age, I'll celebrate the new year as I would celebrate most any other day, counting whatever blessings the past year has brought. Happy New Year to all at SP. - 12/29/2011   2:37:21 PM

Working on a plan.for this year to get fit and loose a few pounds and be HAPPY with who I am ! - 1/2/2009   1:56:25 PM

My husband and I just had a quiet New Year's Eve, no alcohol. A wonderful evening! - 1/1/2009   11:07:30 PM

I'm glad to see that alot of you don't drink, it's certainly safer & healthier that way. To tell the truth, I'm surprised that Spark is OK w/ this unhealthy habit/choice. - 1/1/2009   8:39:38 PM

When at all possible i choose Michelob Ultra over other light beers, and as a drink of choice i would recommend it to anyone trying to make a lower cal choice for beer. - 1/1/2009   5:51:58 PM

I love beer. I normally drink Coors Light, but I am going to try to take it out of my diet at least during the week and splurge on the weekends. - 1/1/2009   5:27:18 PM

I don't drink beer but I had a little red wine to celebrate Near Years Eve! - 1/1/2009   12:06:45 PM

I love light beer! My running club does a lot of drinking beer after working up a sweat, so i try and stick to light beer. None of your brands are available in Kenya.
but we do get Pilsner Light and White Cap Light from East African Breweries, who do not like giving any information on their ingredients or calories of their drinks - I have tried writing to them. Or Windhoek Light (my favourite in this part opf the world) from Namibia. - 1/1/2009   11:35:15 AM

I don't consume beer very often, but when I do I opt for the offerings of the Trappist monks. Chimay is simply wonderful. - 1/1/2009   11:14:36 AM

I stayed home. I'm usually in bed early so it was all I could do to stay up until midnight. Hubby and I had a couple of cocktails and played some cards. It was a nice evening just the two of us alone. - 1/1/2009   10:05:27 AM

I don't like beer at all and not really a drinker, I'm very happy about that.
I just want to remind people not to drink and drive, its not worth it.

have a Happy New year

- 1/1/2009   8:59:32 AM

I will stick with sparkling cider. - 1/1/2009   8:36:00 AM

Dont drink at all!! im going to be sleeping when the ball drops!! Have a great New Year all!! - 1/1/2009   5:36:53 AM

I dont like beer at all!! Tastes yucky!! HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL!! - 1/1/2009   12:15:47 AM

I drink beer rarely, but when I do, I enjoy a Sam Adams. - 12/31/2008   11:11:54 PM

I don't drink at all anymore & never drank beer - yuck! - 12/31/2008   9:59:37 PM

Happy New Year everyone!!
I don't drink beer, never did like the taste.... - 12/31/2008   7:44:35 PM

Happy New Year Team Mates!! Not a drinker here so that's good. - 12/31/2008   6:17:05 PM

playing games with family & a few friends at home. We will munch on carrot fritters & probably hot tea for most of the evening and then at midnight toast with some sparkling cider. Yummy.

Much to be thank ful for - much to look forward too. - 12/31/2008   5:58:17 PM

Was never much of a beer drinker but thanks for bring those extra calorie to my attention. Have a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve!! - 12/31/2008   5:51:17 PM

i would like to know the carbs since i am diabetic - 12/31/2008   5:45:44 PM