Can you eat beer if you have gout?
High-risk
Best limited or avoided, especially while a flare is active.
32.6 mg of purines in 1 pint (473 ml) · 6.9 mg per 100 g
The purine number looks low — but beer purines (guanosine) absorb readily, and alcohol itself raises uric acid and blocks its excretion. Strongest single drink trigger in the research.
Purines by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Purines | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pint (473 mL) | 473 g | 32.6 mg | 🔴 High-risk |
| 1 can (355 mL) | 355 g | 24.5 mg | 🔴 High-risk |
Thresholds: under 50 mg per serving is Safe, 50–150 mg is Moderate, over 150 mg is High-risk.
This food is rated at least High-risk regardless of portion, because purine content alone understates its effect on uric acid.
Beyond purines
- Contains alcohol Alcohol raises uric acid and slows how fast your body clears it — an independent flare trigger on top of purine content.
Where this number comes from
Kaneko K, et al. Total purine and purine base content of common foodstuffs for facilitating nutritional therapy for gout and hyperuricemia. Biol Pharm Bull. 2014;37(5):709-721.
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