Tag: Ale sugar content

Most standard alcoholic ales contain a surprisingly low amount of residual sugar, with many styles holding less than one gram per 12-ounce can. This is because the yeast consumes the fermentable sugars during the brewing process, converting them into alcohol and carbon dioxide.

Most ales contain surprisingly low levels of sugar, with many having less than one gram per serving, far less than sodas or most ciders. The final sugar content in an ale is a result of the brewing process, the yeast strain, and the specific beer style.