Having an Amstel Light is like eating a single peanut. So yeah – all beers are not created carb equal. That’s a right and proper point to bring up @ItsAHabit.
Here is one of the best websites on beer. They show the alcohol level and carb level (g) for many beers, and gives you an idea of the massive range. (there are many others)
Lance Armstrong himself told me personally that as long as you’re within the glycogen window it really did not make a difference what kind of carbohydrate you consumed.
OK – I made that last part up. But it could have been true. Actually I think I heard that from his coach. My notes from various Carmichael books and meetings are thus:
”* 30–60min is optimal glyocogyn window – 150grams (after that 5% per hour) [60g for light woman up to 150 for large strapping boy]. Eat for glycogen – then eat for regular meal. (4:1 protein).”
I am not a doctor, and these are personal notes and opinions – best to get confirmation elsewhere as well