Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl
3.6
Alcohol units
1 unit = 10 g of pure alcohol
36 g
Pure alcohol
grams of ethanol per serving
252 kcal
Calories
alcohol only, excluding sugars
4h20
Elimination
80 kg man, back to 0 g/L
Elimination time
Estimated blood alcohol content after one Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl, 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
0.57 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
1h
Below 0.5 g/L
4h20
Zero BAC
Typical woman
60 kg
0.94 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
4h10
Below 0.5 g/L
8h20
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 | 4h20 peak 0.57 g/L | 8h20 peak 0.94 g/L |
| 2 drinks | 8h40 peak 1.06 g/L | 16h50 peak 1.82 g/L |
| 3 drinks | 13h peak 1.55 g/L | 25h10 peak 2.70 g/L |
What about you?
Adjust sex and weight to estimate what one Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl does to your BAC.
0.57 g/L
Estimated peak
1h
Below 0.5 g/L
4h20
Zero BAC
Based on your weight
Estimated time to get back to 0 g/L after one Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl, on an empty stomach.
| Weight | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 6h20 | 9h10 |
| 65 kg | 5h20 | 7h50 |
| 75 kg | 4h40 | 6h40 |
| 85 kg | 4h10 | 6h |
| 95 kg | 3h40 | 5h20 |
What about a full week?
The WHO places the weekly risk threshold at 21 standard drinks for men and 14 for women. One Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl (3.6 units) represents 17% of the men's guideline and 26% of the women's.
You exceed the guideline beyond 5 drinks per week for a man, 3 for a woman.
What it adds up to
Alcohol provides 7 kcal per gram. One Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl contains 36 g of pure alcohol, which is about 252 kcal, sugars not included.
63 min of walking
to burn those calories
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Frequently asked questions
How many alcohol units are in Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl?
Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl (9% ABV, EAN 4014086090370) contains 3.6 alcohol units, i.e. 36 g of pure alcohol. One standard unit equals 10 g of pure alcohol.
How long does it take to eliminate Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl?
Allow about 4h20 for an 80 kg man and 8h20 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 Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl?
The alcohol in Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl represents about 252 kcal (7 kcal per gram of alcohol), excluding sugars. It would take about 63 minutes of walking to burn them.
Can I drive after one Original Strong Beer 9.0 50cl?
After a single serving, the estimated peak is 0.57 g/L for an 80 kg man and 0.94 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.