Expert: Ed Westemeier - 10/12/2007

Question
QUESTION: How much sugar is there in non alcholic beer? More than regular beer ??

ANSWER: There are many different ways of making NA beer, so I can't give you any kind of specific answer, but in general, most NA beers have significantly more carbohydrates (but fewer calories) than regular beer, and some of those carbs are undoubtedly sugars (of some sort -- mostly complex sugars).

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QUESTION: What about O'Douls and Becks

Answer
I really don't know what you're driving at, but those brands would be included. There are plenty of carbohydrates, but hardly any sugar in regular beer, and NA beers have more carbs. Some can have slightly more sugar, but the amounts are still very tiny. The main difference is in the alcohol, which contributes most of the calories in beer.