Comparison of 12oz longneck to a
40 of Country Club Malt Liquor

Malt liquor is an American term referring to a type of beer that has a high alcohol content and is therefore considered too alcoholic to be marketed as "beer." In the UK, similarly-made beverages are dubbed super-strength lager. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x1334, 186 KB) Comparison of a regular 12oz longneck beer to a 40oz of Malt Liquor. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1152x1334, 186 KB) Comparison of a regular 12oz longneck beer to a 40oz of Malt Liquor. ... For other uses, see Beer (disambiguation). ... Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol or grain alcohol, is a flammable, colorless, slightly toxic chemical compound, and is best known as the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. ...

Manufacture

Malt liquor is a strong lager, and often sugar, corn or other adjuncts are added to the malt to boost the beverage's alcoholic strength. These beers tend to be mildly hopped (i.e. they are not very bitter). Lager is a well attenuated beer brewed in cool conditions using a slow-acting brewers yeast, known as a bottom-fermenting yeast, and then stored (or lagered) for a period in cool conditions to clear away particles and certain flavour compounds to produce a clean taste. ... This article is about sugar as food and as an important and widely-traded commodity. ... This article is about the maize plant. ... Malted barley Malting is a process applied to cereal grains, in which the grains are made to germinate and then are quickly dried before the plant develops. ... Hop umbel (branched floral structure resembling nested-inverted umbrellas) in a Hallertau hop yard Hops are a flower used primarily as a flavouring and stability agent in beer, as well as in herbal medicine. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into taste. ...

Legal definitions

The apparently confusing and inconsistent use of the term 'malt liquor' has to do with the vagaries of American alcoholic beverage regulations, which can vary from state to state. In some states, "malt liquor" refers to any alcoholic beverage made by fermenting grain and water; in these states a non-alcoholic beer may also be called a non-alcoholic or non-intoxicating malt liquor. In some states, products labeled 'beer' must fall below a certain alcohol content, and beers that exceed the mark must be labeled as 'malt liquor'. A typical legal definition is Colorado's Rev. Stat. ss. 12-47-103(19), which provides that: This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states which have membership of the federation known as the United States of America (USA or U.S.). The separate state governments and the U.S. federal government share sovereignty. ... The word grain has several meanings, most being descriptive of a small piece or particle. ... N-alcoholic beer (NAB) is a slightly misleading term used to describe beer with very low alcohol content. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ...

"Malt Liquors" includes beer and shall be construed to mean any beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops or any other similar products, or any combination thereof, in water containing more than three and two-tenths percent of alcohol by weight.

(Note: alcohol percentages measured by weight translate into larger figures when re-expressed as alcohol percentages by volume, because ethanol is lighter than water.)

Some states do not define a category of malt liquors; in these states, beers labeled malt liquor are typically available, but the label simply identifies the product with the style, and has no legal significance. While ordinary beers in the United States average around 5% alcohol by volume, malt liquors typically range from 6% up to 9% alcohol by volume. Alcohol by volume (ABV) is an indication of how much alcohol (expressed as a percentage) is included in an alcoholic beverage. ...

Examples

Colt 45, St. Ides, and Olde English 800 are popular malt liquors in the United States. The first successful malt liquor in America was Country Club, which was first produced in the early 1950s by the M.K. Goetz Brewing Company, and marketed toward middle-class Caucasians.^[1] Country Club is now owned by Pabst and is still sold today, though its sales were eclipsed years ago by almost every malt liquor on the market. Colt 45 is a brand of beer (or malt liquor) introduced by National Bohemian and currently brewed by Pabst Brewing Company and G. Heileman Brewing Company in Texas. ... St. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... For the peoples actually from the Caucasus, see Peoples of the Caucasus. ... Pabst Brewing Company is an American company founded in 1844 by Jacob Best. ...

Other high-alcohol styles of beer include ice beer, barley wine, Russian imperial stout, doppelbock, and certain kinds of Trappist beers, although these are typically brewed in more traditional styles. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Barley wine or Barleywine is a style of strong ale originating in England in the nineteenth century (derived from the March or October beers of the 18th century) but now brewed worldwide. ... A pint of stout Stout is a dark beer made using roasted malts or roast barley. ... Bock is a type of German beer. ... Trappist logo A Trappist beer is a beer brewed by or under control of Trappist monks. ...

Forties (40s) (FO-Ds)

In the American vernacular, a forty-ounce or simply forty, is a glass bottle that holds 40 fluid ounces (1.18 litres) of malt liquor or beer. Malt liquors are commonly sold in 40 oz (1.18 litre) bottles, as opposed to the standard twelve ounce (355 ml) bottle that contains a single serving of beer. They are also sold in 22 ounce and 12 ounce bottles and sometimes cans. American domestic "malt liquors" tend to be very inexpensive, although this is not necessarily true for foreign imports that are also labeled "malt liquor". This article is about the material. ... Composite body, painted, and glazed bottle. ... A fluid ounce is a unit of volume in both the Imperial system of units and the U.S. customary units system. ... The liter (spelled liter in American English and litre in Commonwealth English) is a unit of volume. ... The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of volume. ...

Examples of malt liquors sold in forty ounce bottles include Colt 45, Olde English 800, Mickey's, St. Ides, Steel Reserve 211, Crazy Horse, Private Stock, King Cobra, Laser, Bull Ice, Schlitz Malt Liquor, Magnum, Hurricane, City Slicker, Big Bear, Camo, Evil Eye, and Little Kings Cream Ale. Many regular American beers are also sold in forty ounce bottles, including Ballantine, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Miller High Life, Old Style, Genesee, Rainier, National Bohemian, Budweiser, Bud Light, Busch Light, Coors Light, and Miller. Some are only available regionally. Colt 45 is a brand of beer (or malt liquor) introduced by National Bohemian and currently brewed by Pabst Brewing Company and G. Heileman Brewing Company in Texas. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... St. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Steel_Brewing_Company. ... Haffenreffer Private Stock (commonly referred to as Private Stock, P-Stock, Heffys or Haffen-Wrecker)is a brand of malt liquor manufactured by the Pabst Brewing Company, through Falstaff Brewing Company. ... King Cobra is a premium malt liquor introduced by Anheuser-Busch in 1984. ... Laser is a brand of malt liquor manufactured by the Miller Brewing Company and Falstaff Brewing Company. ... Schlitz is an American beer, often considered the archetype of working-class beers brewed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... Hurricane High Gravity Lager is an 8. ... Ballantine was an American brewery, founded by Peter Ballantine who was born in Scotland in 1781. ... Pabst Blue Ribbon (colloquially PBR) is an American brand of beer with a long history and current popularity among the working classes and retro hipsters. ... Miller Brewing is a large American beermaker based in Milwaukee. ... Old Style can refer to: Old Style and New Style dates, a shift from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar: in Britain in 1752, in Russia in 1918. ... High Falls Brewing Company (High Falls) is an American brewery located Rochester, New York. ... The name Rainier can refer to the following: Mount Rainier, a stratovolcano and national park 54 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington, USA named for British Rear Admiral Peter Rainier Several Princes of Monaco, all of the House of Grimaldi: Rainier I, Rainier II, Rainier III Mount Rainier, a place in... The National Bohemian logo and slogan, and its mascot, Mr. ... Budweiser, sometimes referred to as Bud, is a global pale lager brand owned by the St. ... Anheuser_Busch (NYSE: BUD), the worlds third largest brewing company in volume after InBev and SABMiller, is based in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. The company brews 35 different beers and malt liquors. ... Busch Beer is a typical American lager but generally considered a sub-premium beer as it is cheaper than Budweiser and Coors and has a lower alcohol content (4. ... Coors Brewing Company logo The Coors Brewing Company (NYSE: RKY) is one of the worlds largest brewers of beer. ... Miller Brewing Company is the second largest American beermaker and is based in Milwaukee. ...

At least for a brief period in the mid-1990s, some brands of malt liquor, including Olde English 800 and Mickey's, were available in even larger, 64-ounce glass bottles. In the United States, 40 oz bottles are not permitted in some states, such as Florida.^[2] For the band, see 1990s (band). ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami metropolitan area Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ...

Traditions

Tipping 

Stereotypically, in American hip-hop culture, a small amount of malt liquor is poured onto the ground as a libation or sacrifice, commemorating a dead friend or relative.

Edward Forty Hands 

A game in which each player tapes a 40 oz. in each hand and then attempts to be the first to consume both bottles. The name of the game spoofs the movie Edward Scissorhands. If a player has one of the 40 oz. bottles removed before finishing, that player is disqualified. Thus, it is in the players' best interest to finish both 40's quickly, before severe need for urination sets in.

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Societal trends

According to a study by Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in California, malt liquor is the alcohol of choice of the homeless and unemployed.^[3] Moreover, in the United States, a disproportionate number of African Americans consume malt liquor. While approximately 13% of the United States population is black,^[4] studies have shown that approximately 28% of malt liquor is consumed by African Americans.^[5] Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science was originally founded in 1966 in response to inadequate medical facilities within the Watts region of Los Angeles, California. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A homeless man pushes a cart down the street. ... Unemployment rates in the United States. ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ...

References

1. ^ A Story without Heroes: The Cautionary Tale of Malt Liquor A History of Malt Liquor. April 30, 2005. Accessed on January 31, 2007.
2. ^ Florida Statutes, Title XXXIV, Chapter 563; see item (6)
3. ^ http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2005/malt-liquor-favored-by.html
4. ^ http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0884133.html
5. ^ http://www.metroactive.com/papers/sonoma/10.02.97/latino-drinking-9740.html

External links

• A thorough history of Malt Liquor
• An ongoing database of 40s w/ pics, reviews, & 40s in the media