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Colt 45

Malt Liquor by Pabst Brewing Company, San Antonio, TX

ABV
5.6%
IBU
n/a
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The malt liquor from Baltimore, first brewed in 1963 and sold in 40 ounce bottles and tallboys. Pabst owns it.

Where to get it

Sold nationwide.

  • Bars and restaurants
  • Bottle shops
  • Beer distributors
  • Grocery stores
  • Convenience stores

Pabst contract-brews its brands and sells them nationwide through wholesalers, though National Bohemian is mostly a Baltimore and Mid-Atlantic beer. In Pennsylvania look for cases at beer distributors, twelve-packs and tallboys at licensed grocery and convenience stores, and PBR on draft at bars. In Maryland most beer is sold at liquor stores, since few grocery stores there hold a beer license. In West Virginia it is in grocery stores, convenience stores and gas stations. The Pabst product locator searches all of its brands by zip code.

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Aroma

Sweet grain and corn.

Appearance

Pale gold.

Taste

Sweet malt, a warm alcohol note and not much hop.

Overall

A classic 40 ounce. Sweeter and stronger than a standard lager.

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