Friday, 19 April 2013

Beer on a Diet

It seems I always know someone that is on a diet, this usually happens after the Christmas season where everyone has had too much turkey and Christmas treats. Do I have great news for you!! You don’t' need to give up your lagers entirely while watching your waistline, just a change in drink.

There are many low calorie beverages out there. And I have compiled a list of my top 3 low-cal beers. Try them out let me know what you think, or if there is something I should try let me know.
  

BEST LIGHT BEER FOR GETTING BUZZED:
Guinness Draught
Contrary to popular opinion, a dark color doesn't necessarily indicate a high calorie count. And while Guinness has more than twice as many calories as the lowest-calorie beer on the market, it's also much more filling. I’m sure you’ve heard it referred to as a “meal in a glass.” One 12-ounce serving delivers a buzz that's nearly on par with one regular beer, making it a dieter's best bet.
STATS: 125 CAL / 9.86 CARBS / 4.2% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME (ABV)

Bud Light
This triple-filtered premium light beer's packaging is super cute ~ blue! and its alcohol content (high!). "Drinking it will make you look cool at the club." For a satisfying bite without the typical bitterness of heavier beers, we say go blue!
STATS: 137 CAL / 4.4 CARBS / 6% ABV



Sam Adams Light (not available in Canada)

This one scored highest marks overall among the taste testers. It's a darker beer with a rich, nutty flavor and a scent akin to multigrain bread. The tasters agreed that this brew's bitterness is just right and "what beer should be".
STATS: 119 CAL / 9.6 CARBS / 4% ABV



 
Enjoy! 
Colleen

Saturday, 6 April 2013

Will you be enjoying a Belgian Beer today?

Today, April 6th is Belgian Beer Day.

It is a unique event organized by the Captain Beerheart Foundation and uniting the world in a toast to Belgian Beer.
 
More than 6000 people from 92 countries already support Belgian Beer Day. Will you be 60001?
 
 
 
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Friday, 5 April 2013

Looking for a way to cool down on a hot day? Try a chocolate Guinness milkshake


Ingredients
 
1 Cup Guinness Stout
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
6 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
2 Scoops Chocolate Ice Cream
1/4 Cup Whole Milk

For The Topping
    Whipped Cream
    Chocolate
    Walnuts

 


Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender (except for the topping ingredients) combine.
  2. Pour mixture into tall glasses, top with whipped cream and grate some walnuts and chocolate shavings on top!