A standard beer can typically holds 12 ounces of beer while a standard beer bottle contains 12 ounces as well. However, beer cans can also come in other sizes, such as 8 ounces (known as the stubby) and 16 ounces (tallboy). Additionally, beer bottles may appear in various sizes, like 22 ounces (bomber) or 25.4 ounces (European liter).