Is drinking on an empty stomach actually worse?

Hear me out,

I'm trying to cut some weight, and usually beer is a problem when it comes to that

Buf if i want to enjoy a beer and get a little drunk with the lads, it's way easier when you're on an empty stomach, because you'll need fewer beers to get drunk, and consequently less calories.

So if i get to the same level of drunkness with fewer beers, is drinking on an empty stomach really more unhealthy? (considering i actually drink fewer beers)