Ethyl Alcohol is regular drinking alcohol. It doesn't count against your carb allowance. But, your body will burn alacohol before it burns fat. So, if you are in induction...it is a no-no. In OWL, and especially Pre-Maintance, Maintnance...alcohol is fine in moderation. 9g of Alcohol is a little less than a lite beer. Your body will burn it off in an hour or two and you will be right back to burning fat.