hopIQ found 10 beers with the same dry and smooth-drinking character as Carlton Dry 3.5%. Carlton Dry 3.5% is the mid-strength member of the range, launched in March 2024 in cans, with bottles following later that year. According to the brewer it shows a slightly fruity character, soft bitterness and a light palate, and stays easy-drinking with the dry finish the brand is known for. It is promoted with 40% fewer carbohydrates than the group's classic mid-strength lager and under 100 calories per serve, and the trade press reported it as Australia's best-selling new beer of its launch year. Ranked by flavour match rather than popularity.
Closest match: Carlton Cold — 95%. Same dryness and drinkability.
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