A beer-like beverage and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. Said bear-like beverage is prepared by the following source materials: soybean peptide powder, sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), carbon dioxide, sweeteners, acidity agents, preservatives, other optional auxiliary materials and balance of water. This beer-like beverage has a pH value of 3.6.about.3.8, total acid of 0.28.about.0.40 wt %, total sugar of less than 5 wt %, and sweetness of 9.about.10.degree.. The method for the preparation of this beverage comprises soybean peptide powder pretreatment, volume adjustment, carbonation, bottle filling and spraying sterilization.