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Light beer isn't a major source of sugar. Photo Credit Xesai/iStock/Getty Images. Switching to light beer is a good way to cut calories when you're trying to lose weight. Unlike regular beer, light beer does contain a miniscule amount of sugar -- less than 1 gram -- which may have something to do with how it's made. However, when it comes to weight control, it's the total calories in the beer that count.
IPAs generally contain a large amount of pale hops, fermented with yeast and barley malt. Brewers typically add a sugar solution in the later stages of the fermenting process as well. Hops and brewer's yeast are natural plant products and provide a rich source of vitamins and minerals. The yeast content in beer contributes a small dose of protein -- an IPA has about 2 grams of this nutrient.