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Carlton Dry Ultra Low Carb

Australia·Australian Lager
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Carlton Dry Ultra Low Carb is the lowest-carb beer of the range: the brand lists 0.7 grams of carbohydrates and 86 calories per serve while keeping it a full-strength lager. Retail tasting notes describe a gold colour, an aroma of malt and hops, and a clean, crisp beer that is smooth, refreshing and easy to drink, true to the dry style of the brand. It is aimed at drinkers who want the familiar Carlton Dry taste with as few carbohydrates as possible.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanmaltybready
clean
malty
bready
Aroma
The nose presents a clean, straightforward character dominated by subtle malt and restrained noble hop notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Carlton Dry Ultra Low Carb

◎ Appearance

Pours a pale gold colour with good clarity and bright luminosity. The head is modest but stable, with fine carbonation visible throughout. Lacing clings lightly to the glass as the beer is consumed.

pale goldclearfine carbonationmodest head

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a clean, straightforward character dominated by subtle malt and restrained noble hop notes. There is no pronounced yeast character or adjunct aromatics, allowing the dry, crisp profile to come through clearly.

subtle maltnoble hopscleandry character

◐ Taste

Entry is light and smooth on the palate, with a gentle malt sweetness that quickly transitions to a crisp, dry mid-palate. Bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, building slightly toward the finish without becoming harsh or astringent.

light bodysmoothdry finishbalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and crisp, leaving a dry aftertaste with minimal residual sweetness. The beer drinks refreshingly, with no lingering heaviness or metallic notes.

cleancrispdry aftertaste
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Carlton Dry Ultra Low Carb

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Carlton Dry Ultra Low Carb

About Australian Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Australian Lager?

Australian Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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