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How many pints of beer can you have before driving?
I love heading out to the craft breweries in my city to enjoy some great beers. However, they aren’t close enough to bike or walk to, so I have to drive. How many pints of beer can I have before driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Trying out craft breweries is a wonderful way to enjoy the city!
Measurements are tricky when you’re talking about pints of beer, as a pint is 16 ounces while a can or bottle of beer is 12 ounces. So make sure you pay attention to the amount you are consuming.
You have to wait one hour and 20 minutes for your body to fully metabolize a pint of beer before you drive. If you have three pints, you’ll need to wait three hours.
However, one of the other dangers of craft beers is that they often have a higher alcohol by volume than basic domestic and imported beers. Therefore, the one-hour-and-20-minute rule for a pint of beer can become dramatically higher, especially if you’re a fan of IPAs, APAs, or imperial stouts.
As a result, you should always err on the side of caution if you like high-alcohol beers. Wait a while longer for any beers over about 6% alcohol by volume (ABV) to avoid intoxication or a
DUI
.If you’re pulled over and get a DUI, you can create a world of trouble for yourself that can lead to financial burden, the loss of your driver’s license, and higher car insurance rates.
But even if you’re careful and don’t drink and drive, you still might be paying too much for
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