How Much Alcohol In Beer?
- Light Beer: 4%-5% ABV
- Regular Beer: 5-5.9% ABV
- Strong Beer/Malt Liquor: 6-9%+ ABV
How Much Alcohol In Wine?
- Champagne/Prosecco: 11-12.5% ABV
- Regular Wine: 12-14% ABV (most wines you buy)
- Strong Wine: 14-15% ABV (red wines, some whites)
- Fortified Wine: 15-22% ABV (Port, Sherry)
Hard Liquor Alcohol Content (ABV)
How Much Alcohol In Vodka?
- Flavored Vodka: 30-40% ABV (usually weaker)
- Regular Vodka: 40% ABV (most common)
- Strong Vodka: 45-55% ABV (special types)
How Much Alcohol In Hard Liquors (Shots)?
Most hard liquors are around 40% ABV:
- Liqueurs: 15-30% ABV (sweet alcohol)
- Tequila: 40-50% ABV
- Gin: 40-50% ABV
- Brandy/Cognac: 40-45% ABV
- Whiskey/Bourbon: 40-45% ABV
- Barrel Proof Whiskey: 50%+ ABV
- Rum: 40-45% ABV
- Barrel Proof Rum: 50%+ ABV
- Absinthe: 45-75% ABV
How Much Alcohol In Twisted Tea?
Twisted Tea has the same alcohol as beer:
- Twisted Tea: 5% ABV
- Light Twisted Tea: 4% ABV
How Much Alcohol In White Claw?
These taste light but have real alcohol:
- White Claw Original: 5% ABV
- White Claw Surge: 8% ABV
- Truly: 5% ABV
- High Noon: 4.5% ABV
Don't be fooled - these have as much alcohol as beer even though they taste like water.
How Much Alcohol In Sake and Soju?
Both are about three times stronger than beer:
How Much Alcohol In BuzzBallz?
BuzzBallz are small but very strong:
Warning: One BuzzBall = 2-3 beers worth of alcohol
- Regular BuzzBallz: 15% ABV
- Big BuzzBallz: 18% ABV
What Counts As One Drink?
These are approximate U.S. standard drink equivalents. See our standard drink size guide for common serving examples and an explanation of how ABV changes the count, or count any drink with our standard drink calculator. For the full definition and drinks per bottle, see what is one drink.
| Type | Amount | ABV | Number of Drinks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer | 12 oz can | 5% | 1.0 |
| White Claw | 12 oz can | 5% | 1.0 |
| Twisted Tea | 12 oz can | 5% | 1.0 |
| Shot | 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| Wine | 5-8 oz glass | 12% | 1.0-1.6 |
| BuzzBallz | 6.8 oz shot | 15% | 1.7 |
The Bottom Line
Understanding alcohol content helps you drink smarter. Use our BAC calculator to see how different drinks affect your body.