In pubs in the United Kingdom, beers generally range from 3.5–5.5% ABV, and continental lagers start at around 4% ABV. An imperial pint of such lager (e.g., 568 ml at 5.2%) contains almost 3 units of alcohol rather than the oft-quoted 2 units. Stronger beer (6–12%) may contain 2 units or more per half pint (imperial). read more
One alcohol unit is measured as 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol. This equals one 25ml single measure of whisky (ABV 40%), or a third of a pint of beer (ABV 5-6%) or half a standard (175ml) glass of red wine (ABV 12%). read more
Men should not regularly drink more than 3 to 4 units of alcohol daily. Women should not regularly drink more than 2 to 3 units of alcohol daily. It is also vital that you allow your body a 48 hour period of time between drinking for it to recover. Pregnant women or women who are attempting to conceive ought to avoid drinking alcohol altogther. read more