

In an advertisement scheduled to appear today in USA Today, Miller Lite is surrounded in red, white and blue and described as ''American born since 1855'' in ''Milwaukee, Wis., U.S.A.'' and as ''American brewed since 1855.''Īnheuser-Busch's swipe at SABMiller and Miller is part of a companywide attack that began yesterday under the rubric ''Unleash the Dawgs.'' Anheuser-Busch wholesalers were invited by the company's vice president for sales, Michael Owens, to watch a broadcast on the Busch Satellite Network outlining what he said in a memo would be ''our strategic response'' to ''some of the desperate tactics Miller Lite is using.'' The response will include, in addition to the store and newspaper ads, radio commercials and promotions through the summer for four Anheuser-Busch beers. The new owner of Miller Brewing and its brands, SABMiller, formerly South African Breweries and now based in London, is wasting no time responding. division of the Anheuser-Busch Companies is reinforcing the image of its flagship brand, Budweiser, as ''the king of beers'' by describing Miller Lite in new store displays and newspaper advertising as ''the queen of carbs'' - and ''South African owned,'' in contrast to Budweiser's being ''American brewed since 1876.'' That being said, here are the healthiest beers you can find nationally, ranked by their calorie and carb counts per serving.THE battle between the brewers of the Budweiser and Miller brand lines over the carbohydrate content of beers is taking a new, nasty turn. Since nutrition isn’t that black and white, it’s hard to compare which beer is actually the best for your body. Some beers have less sugar than others, as well. So just because you’re reaching for a light beer doesn’t mean drinking it is a healthier choice than someone else is making in sipping another kind.Īdditionally, some beers that are (only slightly) higher in calories are also higher in certain nutrients. They depend on many things, including the quantity you’re drinking, the frequency of your drinking, your mental health associated with alcohol, and what food you’re eating otherwise. Healthy drinking habits depend on more than just the beer you choose. What is an IPA? And Other Beer Questions, Answered And while drinking beer probably won’t automatically result in weight gain, it can contribute to a poor diet that’s missing the nutrients you need. There’s a reason so many people believe the whole “beer belly” myth - beer can be heavy on the carbs and empty in key nutrients.


Though beer certainly has its benefits, it’s not exactly a superfood.
