Keto Drinkers Beware: These 7 High Carb Beers Will Blow Your Carb Limit

If you’re living that low-carb life, you already know the big enemies: bread, sugar, and the siren song of your favorite IPA. But some beers? They’re not just unfriendly to keto, they’re straight-up carb landmines. Sip one of these bad boys, and you might as well have eaten a stack of pancakes. With syrup. And a side of regret.

So if you're counting carbs and want to actually stay in ketosis, consider this your friendly warning. These beers are delicious, dangerous, and totally worth blowing your carb limit if you’re ready to face the consequences.

If you got here looking for a selection of the best low-carb beers for keto... well, try another list. These are straight-up high carb beers.

1. Samuel Adams Boston Lager – 18g carbs

Classic. Smooth. Balanced. But with more carbs than a chocolate chip granola bar. It's not trying to sabotage your diet, but it's not stopping you either.

2. Blue Moon Belgian White – 14g carbs

That orange slice on the rim? That’s not your biggest problem. The real issue is the creamy, wheaty, citrusy goodness hiding a hefty carb load. Sneaky, smooth, and deadly to your macros.

3. Leffe Blonde – 18g carbs

Belgian beers love carbs the way CrossFitters love talking about CrossFit. Leffe is rich, malty, and very much not keto-friendly. One glass and your body’s burning baguettes, not body fat.

4. Guinness Draught – 10g carbs

You thought it was light because it pours smooth and doesn’t feel heavy. But Guinness is proof that light body doesn’t always mean light carbs. It’s a stealthy little saboteur.

5. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale – 15g carbs

This one hurts, because it’s a fridge staple for a lot of folks. But those biscuity malts and piney hops come with a carb price tag that’ll crash your ketosis faster than a donut at a diet meeting.

6. Chimay Red – 14g carbs

This one’s basically Belgian beer royalty. It’s also a full-blown dessert. Complex, sweet, and worth every sip. If you’re not worried about dropping out of ketosis like a kid off the monkey bars.

7. Left Hand Milk Stout – 22g carbs

It’s got milk in the name. That should’ve been your first clue. Creamy, chocolatey, and perfect for cozy nights. But it’ll light your carb count up like a Christmas tree.

Now, I’m not saying never drink these. Life’s too short for boring beer. But if you’re trying to stay keto while still enjoying a pint or two, you’ve gotta choose wisely. Or just embrace the cheat day, crack one open, and toast to the fact that some beers are worth the carb crash.

Because sometimes, ketosis can wait.

Cheers.