The Story of Malt Liquor

[Ben]

I thought this was an interesting read. I had no idea it was once marketed to the upper crust. For that matter, it wasn't until well into adult life before I learned it was apparently also racist. In High School I remember for a while it was cool to get an adult to buy us the Colt 45.

https://www.thrillist.com/drink/nation/the-sleazy-and-spectacular-history-of-malt-liquor

[AJ Dual]

My grandfather was a brewmaster for Pabst, which somehow got him the free retiree beer Miller's Olde English 800, when Miller started making Pabst products under contract when Pabst virtually folded into nothing but a holding company/brand with no real breweries.

The 40oz size was convenient for boiling bratwurst with pepper and onions, and didn't use up any of the more drinkable beer in the hosue.

[MillCreek]

I wonder if my Ninkasi Total Domination IPA will make my jimmy thicker.

[Hawkmoon]

I remember "Champale" and Colt 45. I also remember that my idiot parents, who didn't have a clue to what was happening in the real world, were all geared up to buy a bunch of Colt 45 and Champale to serve at a party for my then junior high school sister -- until my brother and I suggested that the 'rents check the alcohol content on the label. Parents were not happy. Sister was not happy. I just shook my head.

IIRC, the slogan for Champale was "Champale - the Champagne of bottled beer." (Or something pretty close to that.)

[dogmush]

I thought Miller High Life was the "Champagne of Beer"

[Northwoods]

I wonder if my Ninkasi Total Domination IPA will make my jimmy thicker.

Until it wears off you might think it does.

[just Warren]

I'd get hammered on King Cobra after a long day's night of work on occasion. After the first few gulps it didn't matter what it tasted like.

[230RN]

That article sounds like it was written for "Modern Drunkard" magazine.  Same writing style, same illustration style.

I always found that to be an highly entertaining, slick, sophisticated and well written magazine, devoted to drinking.

http://www.drunkard.com/

[roo_ster]

First semester at college i bought two 16 or 22oz cans of schlitz.  Tasted like it sounded but it sure got me to buzzing quick.  After that i home brewed in the dorm room.

[French G.]

I wonder if my Ninkasi Total Domination IPA will make my jimmy thicker.

Well since hops contain chemicals that mimic estrogen in the body and foul IPAs are full of them...

[Fitz]

speaking of beer and beer related beverages.


I'm heading to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin now :-D

[Fly320s]

I wonder if my Ninkasi Total Domination IPA will make my jimmy thicker.

Considering hops cause your estrogen to increase, I'll say no.  Although, your boobs may grow, so call it a win.

[Mannlicher]

I don't think I have ever had any Malt Liquor.  Drank plenty of beer, but never a Colt .45

[Perd Hapley]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHtT0x6_MDM

[charby]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHtT0x6_MDM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlR-I57nmr4