The Light Beers And Drinks Of The Super Bowl

The hardest (or maybe the most fun) part of planning your Super Bowl party? Getting the drinks. While there are plenty of football- and team-themed cocktails and wines to be had during the game, it's a safe assumption that most people will want a cold beer. So what to buy to please the crowds? Well, light beer. 

Before the craft beer makers hunt us down (we still love you, we swear!), hear us out — a light, sessionable beer will keep you satisfied for longer. And for a four-hour-long game, you're going to need a beer that's not such a high percentage ABV. And let's not even talk about the immense amount of calories consumed from wings, burgers, and bar food during the game. 

Want to know what beers and other drinks will keep you buzzed and happy for the whole Super Bowl without extra calories? Check out how your beer breaks down in terms of calories, and ABV percentage. (Let's just say you should take this list with you to the store.)

Beer	Calories per 12 ounces	% ABV
Budweiser Select 55	55	2.4%
Miller64	64	2.8%
Michelob Ultra	95	4.2%
Amstel Light	95	3.5%
Miller Lite	96	4.2%
Heineken Light	99	3.5%
Corona Light	99	4.1%
Keystone Light	100	4.0%
Coors Light	104	4.1%
Bud Light	110	4.2%
Bud Light Lime	116	4.2%
Bud Light Platinum	137	6.0%
Budweiser Black Crown	180	6.0%

And in case you're wondering what drinks to look for (and avoid) on Super Bowl Sunday, here are some of the healthiest choices, and caloric contenders, at the drinks table: 

Drink	Calories per serving size
White Wine	120 calories per 6 ounces
Red Wine	160 calories per 6 ounces
Skinnygirl Sangria	132 calories per 5 ounces
Heineken	150 calories per 12 ounces
Bud Light Lime-A-Rita	220 calories per 8 ounces

That means 15 ounces of  Skinnygirl Sangria will total up to 396 calories, and two of those 12-ounce Heinekens will add up to 300 calories — yikes.