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Is 5% high for beer?

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With the average alcohol content for many popular beers falling between 4% and 6% ABV, a beer with 5% alcohol is generally considered a standard, rather than a high, strength. However, this perception can shift depending on your drinking habits and familiarity with different beer styles.

How Many Drinks is a 5% Beer?

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According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a standard drink in the United States contains about 14 grams (0.6 fluid ounces) of pure alcohol. This makes a single 12-ounce can or bottle of 5% alcohol-by-volume (ABV) beer equal to one standard drink, but many variables can alter this seemingly straightforward calculation.