Standard-drink calculator
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale: standard drinks & calories
1.1
standard drinks
165
calories (est.)
5.6%
ABV
A 12 oz bottle of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale at 5.6% ABV contains about 0.67 fl oz of pure alcohol. Since one US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of alcohol, that works out to about 1.1 standard drinks.
The math
standard drinks = volume × ABV% ÷ 0.6
12 oz × 5.6% ÷ 0.6 = 1.1
One US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol. See what counts as a standard drink or the standard drink calculator to check any pour.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?
A 12 oz bottle of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale at 5.6% ABV is about 1.1 US standard drinks. That's 0.67 fl oz of pure alcohol divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How many calories are in a Sierra Nevada Pale Ale?
Roughly 165 calories for a 12 oz bottle, estimated from its alcohol content plus typical carbohydrates for the style. This is a directional estimate, not a label-exact figure.