Alcohol Content of Beer
The actual alcohol content of a beer can be quite a confusing
subject. This is because the actual process of measuring alcohol
content is different in different countries and states. In the
United States, beer alcohol content is measured in weight, not
volume. A typical beer is usually defined as a 3.2, which equates
to around 4% in volume. As a rule of thumb, to find the volume
from the weight, just multiply the volume by .8 - as a rough
guide. A 3.2 weight beer is often referred to as a light beer.
In some places, anything above this weight is often called a
liquor - not a beer. In Britain, beers tend to be slightly
stronger, hence our reputation for drinking more! Alcohol content
is also not defined by weight, but by the more traditional
approach of volume. Premium lagers in Britain tend to have
anything from 3.2 to 3.9/4.0 in weight.
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