Depends on the beer bc they will all have different densities. But for shipping in my liquor store a 750ml of wine is 4-5lbs lower for wine, higher for champagne bc of the extra glass. 1.5 liters of wine are 7-8 lbs. Since beers use a bit thicker glass in that format (usually) a guess of 4.5 lbs should be conservative enough. I took pictures so you can see for yourself.
Amicus Curiae. Definition: Latin term meaning friend of the court. The name for a brief filed with the court by someone who is not a party to the case. ... a phrase that literally means friend of the court -- someone who is not a party to the litigation, but who believes that the court's decision may affect its interest.
BRIEF OF AN AMICUS CURIAE A brief of an amicus curiae may be filed only if accompanied by written consent of all parties, or by leave of court granted on motion or at the request of the court, except that consent or leave shall not be required when the brief is presented by the United States or an officer or agency thereof, or by a State, Territory ...