It’s no secret that Philadelphians love the beer that comes from our neighbors to the south, Dogfish Head in Delaware. This local brewery’s IPAs are a year-round staple at many bars and parties, but their hefty calorie count — 200 calories per pint of the 60-minute IPA, for example — isn’t ideal for everyone’s health goals.
That said, the brand announced the launch in April of a lower-calorie IPA: Slightly Mighty, “a lo-cal IPA that’s mighty in hop character and slight in calories.” Slightly Mighty, according to Dogfish Head, has all the flavor and tropical aromas of a world class IPA, but with only 95 calories, 3.6 grams of carbs, one gram of protein and zero grams fat per 12-ounce can, with a four-percent ABV (alcohol by volume). The brew also will be available on draft.
Of course, everyone knows that the act of drinking isn't exactly "healthy."
With the cult-followed competition of other “light’ beers — such as Coors and Michelob Ultra — Calagione realized he needed something that would help maintain flavor. He found it in an all-natural Chinese monk fruit extract — which has become one of the popular sweeteners for healthy eaters due to its ability to add sweetness without any extra calories or carbs, Esquire reports.
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Later this year, SeaQuench (Dogfish Head’s first effort at a “healthier” beer) and Slightly Mighty will join SuperEIGHT, 5.3 percent ABV fruit-infused sour, and Namaste White, a 4.8 ABV Belgian-style wheat beer, in a variety 12-pack Dogfish Head has dubbed its Activity Box. Filled with lower-calories and low-alcohol beers, this pack is made for on-the-go drinking. You can even throw the entire box on ice — it’s water resistant, Runner’s World reports.