How much alcohol is in beer?

Alcohol Content Of BeerBrandABV Alcohol % by VolumeCalories Per ServingCoors Light4.2%102 calories per 12 ozMilwaukee's Best Ice5.9%144 calories per 12 ozKeystone Ice5.9%145 calories per 12 ozBig Flats Light Beer3.9%96 calories per 12 oz245 more rows read more

Natural Ice has 5.9% alcohol and 130 calories per 12 ounce. Using the formula on our FAQ page we determine that 86% of Natty Ice’s calories are from the actual alcohol and the remaining 14% are from carbs and protein. read more

Many light beers, for example, have almost as much alcohol as regular beer—about 85% as much, or 4.2% versus 5.0% alcohol by volume (alc/vol), on average. If you want to know the alcohol content of a canned or bottled beverage, start by checking the label. read more

Following fermentation, a process called distillation separates the water from the alcohol, resulting in higher alcohol concentrations of at least 20 percent. (Typical vodka contains about 40 percent ABV.) There are some so-called beer labels that claim much higher alcohol content than the average 4 percent to 6 percent. read more