"Introduced in 2002 as an even lighter alternative to light beer, Anheuser-Busch's Michelob Ultra has since become one of the most popular beers available. In fact, as of 2025, Michelob Ultra officially overtook Modelo as the highest-selling beer in the country, signaling just how fond of this beer consumers are. The flavor of this beer is tasty and inoffensive, with subtle notes of citrus, mild bitterness from the hops, and sweetness from the malt."
"It is very carbonated, resulting in one of the most crisp and refreshing beers available, period. The appeal to this beer isn't just its flavor, however. As mentioned above, the line's main focus is its calorie count, or lack thereof. With only 95 calories per 12 ounces and an ABV of 4.2%, the beer is not only delicious but also extremely easy to drink (while not weighing down the stomach the same way heavier beers do)."
Light beer prioritizes reduced calories and high drinkability over pronounced hops or high alcohol content. The goal is to produce an easy-to-drink beverage that appeals widely. The list ranks nine popular light beers that emphasize low calories and large-scale availability. Michelob Ultra debuted in 2002 as a lighter alternative and became a top seller, overtaking Modelo in 2025. Michelob Ultra offers subtle citrus notes, mild hop bitterness, malt sweetness, pronounced carbonation, 95 calories per 12 ounces, and a 4.2% ABV, making it crisp, refreshing, and very easy to drink.
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