5 Best Light Beers, Ranked By Reviewers

1. Coors Light

Party approved, this popular brew is the first pick by the experts. Cracking open a cold one on a scorching day? Look no further than Coors Light! This brew, as Taste of Home puts it, is the epitome of a classic light beer: golden goodness with a bubbly personality and a flavor that begs for another sip. It’s light and balanced (think 102 calories and five carbs per can), making it the perfect choice for a backyard gathering – your friends will be thanking you for having such a crowd-pleaser on hand!

It’s edge above the rest? Flavor. UPROXX conducted a blind taste test of light beers, and guess who came out on top? Coors Light! While they admit the world of light beers can be a bit, well, bland, they found Coors Light to be a refreshing exception. It edges out the competition thanks to its crispness, its ability to quench your thirst, and a touch more flavor complexity than the others. So, next time you’re looking for a light beer that’s both refreshing and slightly more interesting, grab a Coors Light – it might just become your new favorite summer staple!

2. Night Shift Brewery Nite Lite Craft Light Lager

Here’s a light beer you may not have heard of, and it’s a craft beer! Move over, big brands, there’s a new light lager in town (and it’s brewed by craftspeople)! Night Shift Brewing’s Nite Lite is quickly becoming a favorite among those seeking a flavorful yet sessionable beer. Liquor.com praises it for staying the course – unlike many other craft attempts at light lagers, Nite Lite seems to be here for the long haul. Clocking in at a cool 4.3% ABV and a mere 120 calories, it’s perfect for easy drinking, without sacrificing taste.

Secret ingredient: a combination of barley and real corn. Town & Country says this winning combo delivers a light and crisp taste with a subtle touch of sweetness, replicating the refreshing qualities of big-brand light beers, but with an extra layer of deliciousness that only craft brewing can achieve. So, if you’re searching for a light lager that packs a flavor punch, Nite Lite might just be your new go-to!

4. Miller Lite 

This well-recognized light beer can stand up to some competition. Wide Open Eats sings the praises of Miller Lite, calling it a light beer that defies expectations. Sure, it won’t knock your socks off with hoppy bitterness like an IPA, but for a light brew, it offers a surprising depth of flavor that keeps things interesting.

And let’s face it, sometimes you just want a classic, reliable beer you know you can trust. That’s where Miller Lite comes in, according to Restaurant Clicks. They hail it as the “king” of light beers, a tried-and-true favorite that holds its own against even the most recent craft contenders. So, next time you’re in the mood for a light beer that’s both refreshing and flavorful, Miller Lite might just be the perfect choice!

5. Heineken Light

Rounding out the list of the top expert-recommended beers is Heineken Light. Craving Heineken’s crisp refreshment, but watching your waistline? Look no further than Heineken Light! Good Housekeeping says it captures all the classic Heineken goodness – clean, fruity, and a touch sweet – but in a lighter package. Fewer calories doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor, and Heineken Light proves it. They even snuck in a hint of earthiness, adding a subtle layer of sophistication without the heaviness of a regular beer.

Brew Zen Master also gives it a thumbs up for its refreshingly crisp finish and lively carbonation. They do mention Heineken Light might set you back a bit more than some domestic brews, being an import and all, but hey, sometimes a little indulgence is worth it! 

What’s your favorite light beer? Let us know in the comments below.