Question: how many 12 oz beers does it take to get drunk?
Answer: That depends on your gender, weight, health, metabolism, etc. It could also depend on what beer you are drinking. Is it a 4.5% light lager or is it a 14+% Imperial Stout? For most people, given an average 12oz beer around 5%ABV; a little over two beers per hour would be the max if they planned on driving legally.