Blue Moon Belgian White Alcohol Content
Blue Moon Belgian White is 5.4% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz bottle holds about 1.1 standard drinks, slightly more than a regular 5% beer.
Blue Moon Extra is much stronger. It is the same Belgian White style at 8% ABV, sold in 19.2 oz cans. Blue Moon Light Citrus Wheat is lighter, at 4%.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Blue Moon Belgian White?
Blue Moon Belgian White has 5.4% ABV, which is 8% more alcohol than a regular 5% beer in the same size glass. Here is how many standard drinks you get by serving size:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 5.4% | 1.1 |
| 16 oz | 5.4% | 1.4 |
| 24 oz | 5.4% | 2.2 |
| 32 oz | 5.4% | 2.9 |
| 40 oz | 5.4% | 3.6 |
Blue Moon Beers and Their ABV
| Beer | ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Moon Belgian White | 5.4% | 1.1 |
| Blue Moon Extra Belgian White | 8.0% | 1.6 |
| Blue Moon Light Citrus Wheat | 4.0% | 0.8 |
Watch the Blue Moon Extra cans. One 19.2 oz can at 8% is about 2.6 standard drinks, so a single can counts like two and a half regular beers.
Blue Moon Belgian White BAC Calculator
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| Beer | ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Michelob Ultra | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Corona Extra | 4.6% | 0.9 |
| Modelo Especial | 4.4% | 0.9 |
| Pacifico | 4.4% | 0.9 |
| Dos Equis Lager | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Heineken | 5.0% | 1.0 |
| Blue Moon Belgian White | 5.4% | 1.1 |
| Average light beer | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Regular beer | 5.0% | 1.0 |
For more brands, see our guide to beer alcohol percentage by type and brand. To count any drink, use the standard drink calculator.
How Many Blue Moons Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many Blue Moons reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Blue Moon Belgian White Alcohol Content FAQ
How strong is Blue Moon Extra?
Blue Moon Extra Belgian White is 8% ABV. A 19.2 oz can is about 2.6 standard drinks, more than twice a 12 oz Blue Moon Belgian White.
What is the alcohol content of Blue Moon Belgian White?
Blue Moon Belgian White is 5.4% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz serving has about 1.1 standard drinks.
Is Blue Moon Belgian White stronger than regular beer?
Yes, a little. Blue Moon Belgian White is 5.4% ABV, so it has about 8% more alcohol than a regular 5% beer in the same size serving.
How many standard drinks are in a Blue Moon Belgian White?
A 12 oz Blue Moon Belgian White is 1.1 standard drinks. A 16 oz serving is 1.4 and a 24 oz serving is 2.2. One standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol.
How many Blue Moons equal a shot?
About 0.9. A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, and a 12 oz Blue Moon Belgian White is 1.1 of one.
How many Blue Moons does it take to get drunk?
It depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Over one hour, about 4 Blue Moons bring a 160 pound man to 0.08 BAC, and about 3 bring a 160 pound woman there. Enter your own weight in the calculator on this page.
To see how Blue Moons affect your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.