Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl
5.4
Alcohol units
1 unit = 10 g of pure alcohol
54 g
Pure alcohol
grams of ethanol per serving
378 kcal
Calories
alcohol only, excluding sugars
6h30
Elimination
80 kg man, back to 0 g/L
Elimination time
Estimated blood alcohol content after one Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl, using the Widmark formula that powers our calculator. Absorption takes about 30 minutes, then the body eliminates at a constant rate.
Typical man
80 kg
0.89 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
3h10
Below 0.5 g/L
6h30
Zero BAC
Typical woman
60 kg
1.44 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
8h20
Below 0.5 g/L
12h30
Zero BAC
Driving limit: 0.5 g/L
What if you have 2 or 3?
Drinks one hour apart, durations counted from the first drink until back to 0 g/L.
| Man · 80 kg | Woman · 60 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 drink | 6h30 peak 0.89 g/L | 12h30 peak 1.44 g/L |
| 2 drinks | 13h peak 1.70 g/L | 25h10 peak 2.82 g/L |
| 3 drinks | 19h20 peak 2.52 g/L | 37h40 peak 4.20 g/L |
What about you?
Adjust sex and weight to estimate what one Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl does to your BAC.
0.89 g/L
Estimated peak
3h10
Below 0.5 g/L
6h30
Zero BAC
Based on your weight
Estimated time to get back to 0 g/L after one Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl, on an empty stomach.
| Weight | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 9h30 | 13h40 |
| 65 kg | 8h | 11h40 |
| 75 kg | 7h | 10h |
| 85 kg | 6h10 | 8h50 |
| 95 kg | 5h30 | 8h |
What about a full week?
The WHO places the weekly risk threshold at 21 standard drinks for men and 14 for women. One Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl (5.4 units) represents 26% of the men's guideline and 39% of the women's.
You exceed the guideline beyond 3 drinks per week for a man, 2 for a woman.
What it adds up to
Alcohol provides 7 kcal per gram. One Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl contains 54 g of pure alcohol, which is about 378 kcal, sugars not included.
95 min of walking
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Frequently asked questions
How many alcohol units are in Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl?
Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl (9% ABV, EAN 5410908000074) contains 5.4 alcohol units, i.e. 54 g of pure alcohol. One standard unit equals 10 g of pure alcohol.
How long does it take to eliminate Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl?
Allow about 6h30 for an 80 kg man and 12h30 for a 60 kg woman to get back to 0 g/L. These are theoretical estimates: they vary with weight, age, tiredness and food intake.
How many calories are in Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl?
The alcohol in Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl represents about 378 kcal (7 kcal per gram of alcohol), excluding sugars. It would take about 95 minutes of walking to burn them.
Can I drive after one Chimay Grande Réserve 75cl?
After a single serving, the estimated peak is 0.89 g/L for an 80 kg man and 1.44 g/L for a 60 kg woman. Legal limit: 0.5 g/L in Switzerland and France, but 0.2 g/L on a French probationary licence and 0.1 g/L for new drivers in Switzerland. These values are theoretical and never a guarantee: only a breathalyser can tell. When in doubt, do not drive.
The values shown are theoretical estimates based on the Widmark formula (30 min absorption, elimination of 0.15 g/L/h for men and 0.12 g/L/h for women, on an empty stomach). Actual blood alcohol varies with the individual, food, tiredness or medication. This information is no substitute for a breathalyser or medical advice. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.