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Is a 12 oz regular beer has approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 1.5 oz shot of 80 proof whiskey?

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a standard drink in the United States contains about 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. This guideline is essential for understanding if a 12 oz regular beer has approximately the same amount of alcohol as a 1.5 oz shot of 80 proof whiskey, a common belief that is scientifically accurate under specific conditions.

How many beers is a bottle of 9% wine?

4 min read
While a standard 750ml bottle of wine with 12% ABV is often compared to five 12-ounce, 5% ABV beers, the actual number changes significantly with different alcohol percentages. A 9% wine is a lower-alcohol variety, which alters the standard equivalency and provides a different perspective on alcohol consumption for both beer and wine drinkers.

How many beers equal a shot of Captain Morgan?

3 min read
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), one standard US drink contains about 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. The number of beers that equal a shot of Captain Morgan, however, can vary significantly depending on the specific product's alcohol by volume (ABV) and the type of beer being compared.

How Many Beers Is One Soju? The Definitive Comparison

5 min read
According to data, the average South Korean adult consumed dozens of soju bottles and beer bottles in a year, highlighting the prominence of both beverages in the culture. However, when comparing these two drinks, understanding the disparity in their alcohol content is crucial, and a common question arises: how many beers is one soju?