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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