PBR Alcohol Content
Pabst Blue Ribbon is 4.7% alcohol by volume.2 A 12 oz can is 0.9 standard drinks, about the same as a regular beer.
PBR Extra is much stronger at 6.5%.3 A 16 oz tallboy of PBR Extra is 1.7 standard drinks.
PBR ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in PBR?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 4.7% ABV, here is how PBR adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 4.7% | 0.9 |
| 16 oz tallboy | 4.7% | 1.3 |
| 24 oz can | 4.7% | 1.9 |
| 12-pack | 4.7% | 11.3 |
| 30-pack | 4.7% | 28.2 |
PBR vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Busch Light | 4.1% | 0.8 |
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| PBR | 4.7% | 0.9 |
| Colt 45 | 5.6% | 1.1 |
| PBR Extra | 6.5% | 1.3 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much PBR 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 12 oz cans of PBR reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
PBR Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is PBR?
Pabst Blue Ribbon is 4.7% ABV. PBR Extra is 6.5%.
Is PBR stronger than Bud Light?
A little. PBR is 4.7% and Bud Light is 4.2%.
How strong is PBR Extra?
PBR Extra is 6.5% ABV, about 40% stronger than regular PBR.
How many PBRs does it take to get drunk?
Each 12 oz can is 0.9 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how PBR affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24107001001085. Pabst Blue Ribbon label, beer, 4.7% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24116001000586. Pabst Blue Ribbon Extra label, 6.5% alc. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.