How much of a mug of beer is equal to one drink?
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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 ounces of pure alcohol. So, how much of a mug of beer is equal to one drink? The answer depends heavily on the mug's size and the beer's specific alcohol by volume (ABV), as beer strength can vary widely from 4.2% to over 10%.
