Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl
1.87
Alcohol units
1 unit = 10 g of pure alcohol
18.7 g
Pure alcohol
grams of ethanol per serving
131 kcal
Calories
alcohol only, excluding sugars
2h20
Elimination
80 kg man, back to 0 g/L
Elimination time
Estimated blood alcohol content after one Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl, 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
0.26 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
2h20
Zero BAC
Typical woman
60 kg
0.46 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
4h20
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 | 2h20 peak 0.26 g/L | 4h20 peak 0.46 g/L |
| 2 drinks | 4h30 peak 0.44 g/L | 8h40 peak 0.86 g/L |
| 3 drinks | 6h50 peak 0.63 g/L | 13h peak 1.26 g/L |
What about you?
Adjust sex and weight to estimate what one Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl does to your BAC.
0.26 g/L
Estimated peak
✓
Below 0.5 g/L
2h20
Zero BAC
Based on your weight
Estimated time to get back to 0 g/L after one Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl, on an empty stomach.
| Weight | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 3h20 | 4h50 |
| 65 kg | 2h50 | 4h |
| 75 kg | 2h30 | 3h30 |
| 85 kg | 2h10 | 3h10 |
| 95 kg | 2h | 2h50 |
What about a full week?
The WHO places the weekly risk threshold at 21 standard drinks for men and 14 for women. One Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl (1.87 unit) represents 9% of the men's guideline and 13% of the women's.
You exceed the guideline beyond 11 drinks per week for a man, 7 for a woman.
What it adds up to
Alcohol provides 7 kcal per gram. One Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl contains 18.7 g of pure alcohol, which is about 131 kcal, sugars not included.
33 min of walking
to burn those calories
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Frequently asked questions
How many alcohol units are in Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl?
Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl (5.3% ABV, EAN 5000213021293) contains 1.87 alcohol unit, i.e. 18.7 g of pure alcohol. One standard unit equals 10 g of pure alcohol.
How long does it take to eliminate Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl?
Allow about 2h20 for an 80 kg man and 4h20 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 Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl?
The alcohol in Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl represents about 131 kcal (7 kcal per gram of alcohol), excluding sugars. It would take about 33 minutes of walking to burn them.
Can I drive after one Guinness Nitro IPA 44cl?
After a single serving, the estimated peak is 0.26 g/L for an 80 kg man and 0.46 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.