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Light and Extra-Light Picks
Our selection of light beers, ciders and coolers have 2.6 to 4% ABV and extra-light options have 1.1 to 2.5%. Light wines have 9% or less alcohol by volume (ABV).
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Low-Alc, Non-Alc and Dealcoholized Favourites
Low-alc and dealcoholized wines have 1.1% ABV or less and non-alc beers, ciders and coolers contain less than 0.5% ABV.
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A light beer has 2.6 to 4% alcohol by volume, an extra-light beer has 1.1 to 2.5%, a low-alcohol beer has less than 1.1%, whereas a non-alc brew is less than 0.5%. Some brewers use dealcoholization to remove the alcohol from the finished product, whereas others reduce or prevent the alcohol from being formed in the first place.
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Here’s a handy fact: if you’re interested in a wine with 5 grams of sugar or less per litre, look for one from a region with cool climates. You’ll find the g/L sugar content listed right on the website description or on the store shelf label. And if you’re interested in a wine with a lower alcohol content, look for a “light” wine. Regular wine usually contains 13 to 14% alcohol by volume, whereas light wine has 9% or less. You’ll find the alcohol content (% alc./vol.) listed on the product label on the store shelf and on the product's website description on LCBO.com.
Tips for Mixing Lighter Drinks
Simple Swaps
Skip sugary syrups and opt for seasonal fruits, herbs and sea salt instead.
Downsize
Opt for classic-sized cocktails over pint-sized loosely poured drinks.
Dilute
Add a splash of soda or distilled water to your drink — this can unlock a spirit's subtle flavours.
Reduce
Use less alcohol and rely on fresh or fragrant mixes and garnishes for flavour instead.
Cheers to Lighter Cocktails
Lighter Coconut-Lime Margarita
This lighter take on the classic cocktail is crafted with coconut water and less alcohol.
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Evergreen-Citrus Highball
A low-sugar cocktail featuring sparkling water and a splash of blood orange juice.
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Light Choices for 2025
Want to make more mindful choices in 2025? Check out LCBO's assortment of 1000+ light wines, beers and coolers, including low-sugar, low-alc and refreshing non-alc options. Find a new favourite today — there's something for everyone!
Light Wines
Lightening up what’s in your wine glass is easy when you choose the right products. Look for light white wines and light red wines with 9% or less alcohol by volume (ABV). Watching your sugar intake? Explore low-sugar wine brands, like our collection of low-sugar red wines, low-sugar white wines and low-sugar rosé wines, which contain 5 grams of sugar per litre or less. Maybe you’re interested in wines with reduced alcohol content? Check out our selection of dealcoholized wines and low-alcohol wines with lower ABV of 1.1% or less.
Light Beers
Whether you’re cutting back on carbs, calories or alcohol ⏤ you’ve got plenty of beers to choose from. Look for a light beer with 2.6 to 4% alcohol by volume (ABV). Or try an extra-light beer, which has 1.1 to 2.5% alcohol by volume. For low-alcohol beer options, choose beers that contain less than 1.1% alcohol by volume. Prefer a non-alcoholic beer? Some brewers use dealcoholization to remove the alcohol from the finished product, whereas others reduce or prevent the alcohol from being formed in the first place. Non-alc beers contain 0.5% alcohol by volume or less.
Low-Sugar Coolers and Seltzers
Love the flavour of coolers but want to cut back on sugar? Choose low-sugar coolers and low-sugar seltzers, which have less than 3 grams per litre of sugar. Shopping for a no-sugar cooler or a hard seltzer with no sugar? Explore our collection of sugar-free beverages.
