Yes, and.. not so much. Alcohol is very difficult for the body to process. Carbs are a very good, efficient source of fuel. Your body needs fuel. Consuming carbs and burning them relatively quickly is not a bad plan.

If one wants to see the results of alcohol consumption vs. weight management, try maintaining a particular diet and activity schedule for a period (a month or more) with alcohol, and then without alcohol. I'd be surprised if the difference in results wasn't remarkable.