Steel Reserve Alcohol Content
Steel Reserve 211 High Gravity Lager is 8.1% alcohol by volume.2,3 That is about 60% stronger than a regular 5% beer.
A 16 oz can is 2.2 standard drinks. The 40 oz bottle is 5.4, which is like drinking more than five regular beers.2 The flavored Steel Reserve Alloy Series cans, like Spiked Pineapple and Spiked Watermelon, are 8%.4,5
Steel Reserve 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 Steel Reserve?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 8.1% ABV, here is how Steel Reserve adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 8.1% | 1.6 |
| 16 oz can | 8.1% | 2.2 |
| 24 oz can | 8.1% | 3.2 |
| 40 oz bottle | 8.1% | 5.4 |
A 40 oz bottle of Steel Reserve is more than five drinks. Drinking one in an hour puts most people well over the legal driving limit.
Steel Reserve vs Other Drinks
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Steel Reserve 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 16 oz cans of Steel Reserve reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Steel Reserve Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Steel Reserve?
Steel Reserve 211 High Gravity Lager is 8.1% ABV. The flavored Alloy Series cans are 8%.
What does 211 mean on Steel Reserve?
The can says the 2-1-1 mark is based on a medieval symbol for steel. It does not stand for the alcohol content.
How many beers is a 40 oz Steel Reserve?
A 40 oz bottle at 8.1% holds about as much alcohol as five and a half regular 12 oz beers.
How many Steel Reserves does it take to get drunk?
Each 16 oz can is 2.2 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 Steel Reserve affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 21006001000057. Steel Reserve High Gravity Lager label, 8.1% alc./vol., 40 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 21006001000060. Steel Reserve High Gravity Lager label, 8.1% alc./vol., 16 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 26275001000515. Steel Reserve Alloy Series Spiked Pineapple label, 8% alc./vol., 16 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 26275001000549. Steel Reserve Alloy Series Spiked Watermelon label, 8% alc./vol., 16 fl oz. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.