Question

About how much alcohol can the average person metabolize, or break down, in an hour?

Answer 1

1 beer ------ Gradpoint

Answer 2

Although your body isn't made to consume alcohol, your body can properly metabolize one STANDARD alcoholic beverage (no concentrated alcohol) in one hour. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I CONSUME MORE?:
You may become intoxicated (depending on your weight and how much you drink). The alcohol will enter your bloodstream, tissues, and/or brain until it can fully can be completely metabolized.