Standard Drinks Flashcards

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What is considered one standard drink?

  • 5 oz of wine (correct)
  • 12 oz of beer (correct)
  • 14 grams of pure ethanol (correct)
  • 1.5 oz of 40% ABV liquor (correct)

How many grams of pure ethanol are in one standard drink?

14 grams

How much alcohol is typically found in a 12 oz beer?

  • 8-10%
  • 10-12%
  • 3-6%
  • 4-5% (correct)

A 1.5 oz shot of liquor is equal to more than one standard drink.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does ABV stand for?

<p>Alcohol by Volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the proof if the ABV is 40%?

<p>80 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following has the highest ABV?

<p>Absinthe (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A typical glass of wine is ______ oz.

<p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ABV range for fortified wine?

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Study Notes

Standard Drink Overview

  • One standard drink contains 14 grams of pure ethanol, equivalent to 0.5 ounces.
  • General equivalency: 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, and 1.5 oz of 40% ABV liquor.

Beer

  • A typical 12 oz beer has an alcohol content of 4-5%.
  • Many establishments serve beer in larger glasses, potentially containing more than one standard drink.
  • Craft beers and malt liquors often have higher alcohol percentages, requiring attention to the label.

Liquor

  • A standard serving is a 1.5 oz shot of liquor (vodka, gin, rum, tequila, whiskey).
  • Mixed drinks may exceed 1.5 oz of alcohol (e.g., Martinis).
  • High-proof liquors (e.g., Bacardi 151) should be consumed cautiously.

Wine

  • A 5 oz glass of table wine typically has an alcohol content ranging from 9-14%.
  • Fortified wines (e.g., Vermouth, Brandy) contain higher alcohol levels, making a 5 oz serving greater than one standard drink.

ABV and Proof

  • ABV (Alcohol by Volume) indicates the percentage of alcohol in a beverage.
  • Proof is calculated as twice the ABV percentage (Proof = ABV x 2).

ABV Ranges for Beer

  • Pilsner: 3-6% ABV
  • Lager: 4-5% ABV
  • India Pale Ale (IPA): 6-7% ABV
  • Stout: 5-10% ABV

ABV Ranges for Wine

  • Sparkling Wine: 8-12% ABV
  • Dry White: 10-12% ABV
  • Cabernet: 11-14% ABV

ABV Ranges for Fortified Wine

  • Sherry: 17-22% ABV
  • Vermouth: 15-18% ABV
  • Port: 16-20% ABV

ABV Ranges for Spirits

  • Liqueurs: 15-25% ABV
  • Liquors: 40-50% ABV
  • Absinthe: 55-90% ABV
  • Everclear: 96-98% ABV

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