Two common questions, and my short answer to both, is No.

Atkins Candy. A complete fairy tale. https://www.dietdoctor.com/atkins-fairy-tale-candy
They are around 20g carbs and those sugar alcohols will stoke your sweet tooth. While subtracting fiber from vegetables might be fine for weight loss, using net carbs for sugar alcohols, inulin, or other LC food-like substances will bounce you off the wagon before it starts down the road.

Alcohol of any type is not recommended for weight loss, and a heavy beer dense with wheat based carbs. http://forum.lowcarber.org/showpost...6&postcount=163
Would he care if you served him a beer and you have the drink of your choice? It's the visit and company, not what's in the glass. And there are some ultra-light LC beers you might try if a glass of water doesn't work for you. International choices of beer here: https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/alcohol#beer