Buy Low Carb Beer Online in NZ

Kiwi brewers lead this shelf with Speight's Summit Ultra, Steinlager Ultra and DB Export Ultra Low Carb. Imports include Pure Blonde, Tiger Crystal and Michelob Ultra.

Styles of Low Carb Beer

  • Low carb lager: the most common style, light gold, very crisp and dry.
  • Low carb pale ale: a little more hop aroma and flavour while keeping a light body.

Looking for more hop character? Browse craft beer for fuller styles.

How to Choose Low Carb Beer

For a clean, neutral lager, Speight's Summit Ultra and Steinlager Ultra Low Carb keep things crisp and simple. Want a little more hop flavour? Epic Blue Low Carb Pale Ale brings pale ale character in a lighter style. Serve any of them very cold.

Low Carb Beer FAQs

What is low carb beer?

Low carb beer is beer brewed to contain fewer carbohydrates than a standard beer. Brewers let fermentation run further, so the yeast converts more of the grain sugars, leaving a drier, lighter-bodied beer. Most low carb beers are pale lagers with a crisp, clean taste.

Is low carb beer lower in alcohol?

Not necessarily. Many low carb lagers sit at a similar strength to regular lager, because the sugars are turned into alcohol rather than left behind. Low carb describes carbohydrate content, not strength, so always check the ABV on the label.

Is low carb beer the same as light beer?

No. Low carb refers to fewer carbohydrates, while light beer in New Zealand usually means lower alcohol. Some beers are both, but the terms describe different things, so read the label to see which one you are buying.

What does low carb beer taste like?

Low carb beer tastes crisp, dry and light, with less malt sweetness and body than a standard lager. The finish is clean and short, and low carb pale ales add a little more hop aroma.