How Many Shots of Alcohol Are in a 12 oz Beer? The Standard Drink Equation
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According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, one standard drink contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol. This means that for a standard 12 oz beer, the pure alcohol content is equal to one 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor, but this can vary dramatically based on alcohol by volume (ABV).
