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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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Beer Belly vs Wine Belly: How Alcohol Contributes to Weight Gain

Beer Belly vs Wine Belly: How Alcohol Contributes to Weight Gain

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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How to Choose a Dry Wine (Without Guesswork)

How to Choose a Dry Wine (Without Guesswork)
The GenXperience Podcast: Tom Bell on Disrupting Drinks One Sip at a Time

The GenXperience Podcast: Tom Bell on Disrupting Drinks One Sip at a Time
Inside a Lucky Customer's Dream Trip to Bordeaux (Won With a DrinkWell Purchase)

Inside a Lucky Customer's Dream Trip to Bordeaux (Won With a DrinkWell Purchase)
Woma Pouring Wine in Spring Garden

Summer is calling: time to get your spring garden rosé-ready!
The link between sugar and hangovers: Why sugar free wine can help

Sugar and Hangovers: Why Zero Sugar Wine Makes a Difference
Christmas Wine Pairings for Turkey and Leftover Recipes

Christmas Wine Pairings for Turkey and Leftover Recipes
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: UK vs US — Why Britain is Falling Behind

Better for You Alcohol: UK vs US — Why Britain is Falling Behind
Why Light Beer is the Category to Watch — and Where to Buy It

Why Light Beer is the Category to Watch — and Where to Buy It
DrinkWell's list of best Easter wines

Best Easter Wines: Low Calorie Pairings for the Long Weekend
Chemicals in Wine: What's Really Permitted and What DrinkWell Does Differently

Chemicals in Wine: What's Really Permitted and What DrinkWell Does Differently
TRACES Wine: Everything You Need to Know

TRACES Wine: Everything You Need to Know
Low & No Alcohol Drinks vs Full-Strength Low Calorie Wine: Which Is Better?

Low & No Alcohol Drinks vs Full-Strength Low Calorie Wine: Which Is Better?
glass of sparkling wine

Best Sparkling Wine for Christmas and New Year
Calories in mulled wine

Calories in Mulled Wine: What You're Really Drinking
DrinkWell Gift Guide: The Best Healthy Alcohol Gifts

DrinkWell Gift Guide: The Best Healthy Alcohol Gifts
The Complete Guide to Rosé Wine

The Complete Guide to Rosé Wine
The Importance of Lower Carb Beers and Zero Sugar Wine

The Importance of Lower Carb Beers and Zero Sugar Wine
Menopause, Sugar and Alcohol: What You Need to Know

Menopause, Sugar and Alcohol: What You Need to Know
Diabetes & Alcohol: What Diabetics Need to Know About Wine and Beer

Diabetes & Alcohol: What Diabetics Need to Know About Wine and Beer
How Many Calories Are in a Bottle of Red Wine?

How Many Calories Are in a Bottle of Red Wine?
Calories in Beer: The Numbers You Need to Know

Calories in Beer: The Numbers You Need to Know
Keto Alcohol — Everything You Need To Know

Keto Alcohol — Everything You Need To Know
Calories in White Wine

How Many Calories Are in a Bottle of White Wine?
Echo Falls Fruit Fusion vs TRACES Wine: The Sugar Truth

Echo Falls Fruit Fusion vs TRACES Wine: The Sugar Truth
AHA Alcohol Labelling Failure: Why Transparency in Alcohol is Overdue

AHA Alcohol Labelling Failure: Why Transparency in Alcohol is Overdue
Person holding red grapes

Do Wines Contain Additives? What's Really in Your Glass
Green grapes in vineyard

Is Wine Gluten Free?
Ultimate Low Calorie Christmas Wine Pairings

Ultimate Low Calorie Christmas Wine Pairings
DrinkWell Laboratory Research: What's Really in Supermarket Wine

DrinkWell Laboratory Research: What's Really in Supermarket Wine
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
4 glasses of wine

Should I Join a Wine Club? How DrinkWell Cases Compare
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 Wine and Beer
Does Low Calorie Wine Taste as Good as Regular Wine?

Does Low Calorie Wine Taste as Good as Regular Wine?
Low Carb Red Wine

Guide to Low Carb Red Wine
Italian Wine Guide

Italian Wine Guide
Is Beer Gluten Free? What Gluten Free Beer Drinkers Need to Know

Is Beer Gluten Free? What Gluten Free Beer Drinkers Need to Know
Can You Drink No & Low Alcohol Drinks When Pregnant?

Can You Drink No & Low Alcohol Drinks When Pregnant?
Sauvignon Blanc Calorie Guide: How Many Calories Are in Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc Calorie Guide: How Many Calories Are in Sauvignon Blanc?
Pinot Grigio Calorie Guide: How Many Calories Are in Pinot Grigio?

Pinot Grigio Calorie Guide: How Many Calories Are in Pinot Grigio?
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 Than Regular Beer?

Is Non-Alcoholic Beer Lower in Calories Than Regular Beer?
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: Everything You Need to Know

Sauvignon Blanc Guide: Everything You Need to Know
What Is Must in Winemaking?

What Is Must in Winemaking?
What Drinks Should I Avoid on a Keto Diet?

What Drinks Should I Avoid on a Keto Diet?
Which Wine is Most Acidic? A Guide for Acid Reflux Sufferers

Which Wine is Most Acidic? A Guide for Acid Reflux Sufferers
Does Red Wine Help You Lose Weight? The Honest Answer

Does Red Wine Help You Lose Weight? The Honest Answer
Histamines in Wine: What You Need to Know

Histamines in Wine: What You Need to Know
What Are Lees in Wine?

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

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

What Are Sulphites in Wine?
Low Calorie Alcohol: What It Means and What to Choose

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

Calories in Wine vs Beer
How Many Calories Are in Prosecco?

How Many Calories Are 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 in Pre-Mixed Alcohol: The Research That Should Change How You Drink

Sugar in Pre-Mixed Alcohol: The Research That Should Change How You Drink
Calories in Cider vs Beer: Which Has More?

Calories in Cider vs Beer: Which Has More?
Dry January: Why Smarter Drinking is Better Than Not Drinking

Dry January: Why Smarter Drinking is Better Than Not Drinking
How Many Calories Are In a Glass of Wine?

How Many Calories Are In a Glass of Wine?
DrinkWell: The UK's Low Calorie Alcohol Specialists

DrinkWell: The UK's Low Calorie Alcohol Specialists
Calories in Desperados vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Desperados vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Sol vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Sol vs Lean Brew IPA
Lower Calorie Alcohol & Exercise

Lower Calorie Alcohol: What Difference Can It Really Make?
Beer Belly vs Wine Belly: How Alcohol Contributes to Weight Gain

Beer Belly vs Wine Belly: How Alcohol Contributes to Weight Gain
Calories in Budweiser vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Budweiser vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Peroni vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Peroni vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Carling vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Carling vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Stella Artois vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Stella Artois vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in San Miguel vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in San Miguel vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Fosters vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Fosters vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Heineken vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Heineken vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Kronenbourg 1664 vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Kronenbourg 1664 vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Beck's vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Beck's vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Estrella Damm vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Estrella Damm vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Cobra vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Cobra vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Asahi vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Asahi vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Brahma vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Brahma vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Corona Extra vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Corona Extra vs Lean Brew IPA
Calories in Bud Light vs Lean Brew IPA

Calories in Bud Light vs Lean Brew IPA
Lower Calorie Beer Brought To The UK By Skinny Booze

Lean Brew IPA: Low Calorie, Full Strength IPA
Vegan Beer: What to Look For and What DrinkWell Stocks

Vegan Beer: What to Look For and What DrinkWell Stocks