Dos Equis Lager Alcohol Content
Dos Equis Lager Especial, the green-label Dos Equis, is 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV). That is the same strength as most light beers, so a 12 oz bottle holds about 0.8 of a standard drink.
Dos Equis Ambar, the darker amber lager, is 4.7% ABV — still a little under a regular 5% beer.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Dos Equis Lager?
Dos Equis Lager has 4.2% ABV, which is 16% less 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 | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| 16 oz | 4.2% | 1.1 |
| 24 oz | 4.2% | 1.7 |
| 32 oz | 4.2% | 2.2 |
| 40 oz | 4.2% | 2.8 |
Dos Equis Beers and Their ABV
| Beer | ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Dos Equis Lager Especial | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Dos Equis Ambar Especial | 4.7% | 0.9 |
Dos Equis also comes in small 7 oz bottles at the same 4.2%. Each one is only about half a standard drink, so count two of them as one regular beer.
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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 Dos Equis 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 Dos Equis reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Dos Equis Lager Alcohol Content FAQ
Is Dos Equis Ambar stronger than Dos Equis Lager?
Yes, slightly. Dos Equis Ambar is 4.7% ABV and Dos Equis Lager Especial is 4.2%, so a 12 oz Ambar has about 12% more alcohol.
What is the alcohol content of Dos Equis Lager?
Dos Equis Lager is 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz serving has about 0.8 standard drinks.
Is Dos Equis Lager stronger than regular beer?
No. A regular beer is about 5% ABV, so Dos Equis Lager has about 16% less alcohol in the same size serving.
How many standard drinks are in a Dos Equis Lager?
A 12 oz Dos Equis Lager is 0.8 standard drinks. A 16 oz serving is 1.1 and a 24 oz serving is 1.7. One standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol.
How many Dos Equis equal a shot?
About 1.2. A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, and a 12 oz Dos Equis Lager is 0.8 of one.
How many Dos Equis does it take to get drunk?
It depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Over one hour, about 5 Dos Equis bring a 160 pound man to 0.08 BAC, and about 4 bring a 160 pound woman there. Enter your own weight in the calculator on this page.
To see how Dos Equis affect your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.