Effects of Beer and Wine on Male Aggression as Measured by a Paper-and-Pen Test

Two experiments were performed testing whether alcohol in the form of beer and wine would increase aggression measured on a self-rating aggression inventory. No significant differences among sober and intoxicated subjects were obtained either for beer or wine. This result was discussed in terms of specific beverage-type effects on aggression, in terms of blood alcohol level, and in terms of the response measure used.