2. 12 ounces of beer
One drink equals 12 ounces of beer in the eyes of law enforcement.
Explanation:
One 'standard' drink contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol.
- 12 ounces of regular beer, (5% alcohol).
- 5 ounces of wine, (12% alcohol).
- 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, (40% alcohol).