3-4 standard drinks per drinking episode, no more than 9 drinks per week for women and 12-14 for men. A standard drink is equal to •a 12 oz (355 ml.) beer with 5% alcohol (average for most U.S. beers). • A 5 oz. (150 ml.) glass of wine (12.5% alcohol). •1.5 oz. (45 ml.) of 80 proof liquor (40% alcohol).http://www.moderatedrinking.com/home/default_home.aspx?p=md_defined