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Discover more about the calories in beers, wines and spirits as well to help you make an informed choice on the drink you drink. Our blog also features a range of interesting articles relating to wine from around the world.

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The Battle of the Wine and Beer Belly

The Battle of the Wine and Beer Belly

Find out why alcohol can contribute to weight gain, why the stomach is often most affected, and what can be done to protect against an unwanted beer or wine belly.

By Tom Bell
Is Red Wine Vegan?

Is Red Wine Vegan?
How Many Calories are in a Bottle of Red Wine?

How Many Calories are in a Bottle of Red Wine?
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A guide to host a wine tasting at home party!

A guide to host a wine tasting at home party!
Drink Wisely: How to count (and cut) your liquid calories

Drink Wisely: How to count (and cut) your liquid calories
Better for you alcohol US vs UK

Better for you alcohol US vs UK
Meet the Winemaker: Heidi Scheid, Sunny With a Chance of Flowers

Meet the Winemaker: Heidi Scheid, Sunny With a Chance of Flowers
Why is Light Beer the category to watch?

Why is Light Beer the category to watch?
DrinkWell's list of best Easter wines

The best Easter wines to pair with your feast
Chemicals in wine - the truth and the solution

Chemicals in wine - the truth and the solution
Product Spotlight: Traces Wine

Product Spotlight: Traces Wine
Introducing Project 365, our Online Wellness Hub

Introducing Project 365, our Online Wellness Hub
No and Low Alcohol Drinks: Are They Healthier For You?

No and Low Alcohol Drinks: Are They Healthier For You?
glass of sparkling wine

Best sparkling wine for Christmas and New Year
Calories in mulled wine

Calories in Mulled Wine
Our 2023 Gift Guide is here!

Our 2023 Gift Guide is here!
pumpkin wine halloween wine

Pumpkin Wine: The newest wine craze?
Guide to Rosé Wine

Guide to Rosé Wine
The Importance of Lower Carb Beers and Sugar-Free Wine

The Importance of Lower Carb Beers and Sugar-Free Wine
Menopause, Sugar and Alcohol: All You Need To Know

Menopause, Sugar and Alcohol: All You Need To Know
Diabetes & Alcohol

Diabetes & Alcohol
How Many Calories are in a Bottle of Red Wine?

How Many Calories are in a Bottle of Red Wine?
Calories in Beer: Do You Know The Numbers?

Calories in Beer: Do You Know The Numbers?
What is the lowest calorie hard seltzer?

What is the lowest calorie hard seltzer?
Keto Alcohol - Everything You Need To Know

Keto Alcohol - Everything You Need To Know
Are Hard Seltzers suitable for a Keto diet?

Are Hard Seltzers suitable for a Keto diet?
Calories in White Wine

How many calories are in a bottle of white wine?
Alcoholic Sparkling Water

What are Hard Seltzers?
Echo Falls Fruit Fusion vs Traces Wine

Echo Falls Fruit Fusion vs Traces Wine
AHA Alcohol Labelling Failure

AHA Alcohol Labelling Failure
Person holding red grapes

Do Wines Contain Additives?
Green grapes in vineyard

Is Wine Gluten Free?
Ultimate Low Calorie Christmas Wine Pairings

Ultimate Low Calorie Christmas Wine Pairings
Everything You Need to Know About Kona Light

Everything You Need to Know About Kona Light
Laboratory Research From DrinkWell Highlights Industry Misinformation

Laboratory Research From DrinkWell Highlights Industry Misinformation
2 cans of alaska 28 cider

Everything you need to know about älska 28
Beer frothing

Moosehead Light and Moosehead Cracked Canoe
Two glasses of red wine beside red grapes

South African Wine Guide
How Much Sugar Is in Prosecco?

How Much Sugar Is in Prosecco?
Glass on red wine over ledge overlooking vineyard

Spanish Wine Guide
White and Red glass of New World Wine

Your Guide to New World Wine
DrinkWell Seltzers

Everything you need to know about White Claw Hard Seltzers
Why You Should Buy Sunny With a Chance of Flowers

Why You Should Buy Sunny With a Chance of Flowers
4 glasses of wine

Should I join a wine club?
Average Alcohol Consumption of Olympic Medalist Countries

Average Alcohol Consumption of Olympic Medalist Countries
What is the Lowest Carb Alcoholic Drink?

What is the Lowest Carb Alcoholic Drink?
A Guide to French Wine

A Guide to French Wine
wine glasses cheers

The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Alcohol
Does Lower Calorie Wine Taste the Same as Regular Wine?

Does Lower Calorie Wine Taste the Same as Regular Wine?
Low Carb Red Wine

Guide to Low Carb Red Wine
Italian Wine Guide

Italian Wine Guide
Is Beer Gluten Free & Are Gluten Free Beers Healthier For You?

Is Beer Gluten Free & Are Gluten Free Beers Healthier For You?
Can You Consume No & Low Alcohol Drinks When Pregnant?

Can You Consume No & Low Alcohol Drinks When Pregnant?
How Much Sugar is in Cider?

How Much Sugar is in Cider?
Sauvignon Blanc Calorie Guide

Sauvignon Blanc Calorie Guide
Pinot Grigio Calorie Guide

Pinot Grigio Calorie Guide
Which Wine Has the Lowest Carbs?

Which Wine Has the Lowest Carbs?
DrinkWell Guide To Keto Wine

DrinkWell Guide To Keto Wine
Is Non-alcoholic Beer Lower in Calories?

Is Non-alcoholic Beer Lower in Calories?
How Much Sugar Is in a Glass of Wine?

How Much Sugar Is in a Glass of Wine?
What makes wine organic?

What makes wine organic?
Which Type of Wine Has the Lowest Sugar Content?

Which Type of Wine Has the Lowest Sugar Content?
Sauvignon Blanc Guide

Sauvignon Blanc Guide
Top 5 Healthy Pancake Toppings

Top 5 Healthy Pancake Toppings
What Is Must in Wine Making?

What Is Must in Wine Making?
Three Hard Seltzer Cocktail Ideas

Three Hard Seltzer Cocktail Ideas
What drinks should I avoid on a keto diet?

What drinks should I avoid on a keto diet?
Which Wine is Most Acidic?

Which Wine is Most Acidic?
Does red wine help you lose weight?

Does red wine help you lose weight?
Histamines in Wine and Alcohol

Histamines in Wine and Alcohol
What Are Lees in Wine?

What Are Lees in Wine?
Calories in Hard Seltzers vs Spirit & Mixers

Calories in Hard Seltzers vs Spirit & Mixers
How Many Calories in a Pint of Lager?

How Many Calories in a Pint of Lager?
What Are Sulphites in Wine?

What Are Sulphites in Wine?
Lagunitas Daytime IPA: Everything You Need To Know

Lagunitas Daytime IPA: Everything You Need To Know
Low Calorie Alcohol and What It Means

Low Calorie Alcohol and What It Means
Calories in Wine vs Beer

Calories in Wine vs Beer
How Many Calories In Prosecco?

How Many Calories In Prosecco?
Is Red Wine Vegan?

Is Red Wine Vegan?
DrinkWell Founder Raises Glass to Increased Calorie Labelling on Alcohol

DrinkWell Founder Raises Glass to Increased Calorie Labelling on Alcohol
Sugar & Calories in Pre-mixed Alcohol Made Clear

Sugar & Calories in Pre-mixed Alcohol Made Clear
Calories in Cider: How Do They Compare To Beer?

Calories in Cider: How Do They Compare To Beer?
Dry January

Dry January
How Many Calories Are In a Glass Of Wine?

How Many Calories Are In a Glass Of Wine?
Calories in Gin: Is There Such A Thing As Gin & Slim?

Calories in Gin: Is There Such A Thing As Gin & Slim?
Marston's Resolution Official Product Launch

Marston's Resolution Official Product Launch
SlimLine Wine Official Product Launch

SlimLine Wine Official Product Launch
DrinkWell - Reduced Calorie Alcohol Specialists

DrinkWell - Reduced Calorie Alcohol Specialists
Calories in Beer: Desperados Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Desperados Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Sol Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Sol Versus Skinny Lager
Lower Calorie Alcohol & Exercise

Lower Calorie Alcohol: What Difference Can It Make?
The Battle of the Wine and Beer Belly

The Battle of the Wine and Beer Belly
Calories in Beer: Budweiser Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Budweiser Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Peroni Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Peroni Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Carling Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Carling Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Stella Artois Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Stella Artois Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: San Miguel Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: San Miguel Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Fosters Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Fosters Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Heineken Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Heineken Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Kronenbourg Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Kronenbourg Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Beck's Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Beck's Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Estrella Damm Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Estrella Damm Versus Skinny Lager
Calories in Beer: Cobra Versus Skinny Lager

Calories in Beer: Cobra Versus Skinny Lager