What is the typical alcohol content of beer?

The typical alcohol content of beer is around 5%. This figure represents the average alcohol by volume (ABV) found in many commercially available beers, particularly those that are lagers and ales, which make up a significant portion of the market.

While certain lighter beers can fall in the range of around 3%, they are less common, and many craft beers and standard lagers generally hover closer to the 5% mark. In contrast, stronger ales and some specialty beers may have an ABV of 7% or higher, but these are not representative of the average beer consumed. 10% ABV is typically found only in very strong specialty brews or certain craft options, making option B the best representation of the typical alcohol content in most commonly consumed beers.