Tag: Beer math

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a standard U.S. alcoholic drink contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. A 64 oz pitcher can contain a varying number of servings, creating confusion for many trying to determine how much beer they and their friends are actually consuming.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor, which typically has a higher alcohol by volume (ABV) than standard beer, can contain up to 4.7 standard drinks. This means understanding how many beers is a 40 equal to requires more than simple volume conversion, as ABV plays a critical role in the calculation.