BEER NAME?
Carlton Dry lower carb
WHERE’S IT FROM?
Carlton and United Breweries
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT IT?
There’s nothing new about low-carb beers.
But let’s be honest, they’ve had a pretty bad reputation ever since Pure Blonde hit the bottle shop shelves about 20 years ago.
Camera IconThe tinnie pours a crystal clear, amber hue with a frothy head. Credit: PerthNow
Why should beer drinkers have to sacrifice taste just because they’re going for a slightly healthier option?
Carlton Dry’s lower carb offering may just be the antidote to this sickness.
There’s not much of an aroma when you initially crack the tinnie. You’ll notice a slight hint of malt and a touch of banana.
It pours a crystal clear, amber hue with a frothy head.
On your first sip you may notice the tiniest hint of sweetness but that’s quickly overtaken by a dry, refreshing lager taste.
It is super smooth, with no particular hop flavour and a very low bitterness (IBU 9). The ABV (4.5 per cent) is enough for it to be classed as a full strength beer, which helps it pack a bit more of a punch than you’d expect.
For a low-carb beer (it’s marketed as 85 per cent fewer carbs than Carlton Dry) it actually tastes pretty good. It’s definitely better than a Pure Blonde and very sessionable.
And the best bit? The price is just $26 for eight cans — a bargain in today’s market.
SHOULD I SHARE IT?
Stock up on these for a party — they’ll go far and will be an easy crowd-pleaser.
WHAT’S THE DAMAGE?
$26 for an eight-pack