Olde English 800
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| Manufacturer | Miller Brewing Company |
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| Alcohol by volume | 5.9-8.0 |
| Style | Malt Liquor |
Olde English 800 (commonly referred to as OE, Old Gold, Olde E and 8-Ball) is a brand of malt liquor produced by the Miller Brewing Company (owned by SABMiller). It is available in a variety of serving sizes but is best known for its forty ounce (1.183 liter) bottle.
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[edit] Alcohol Content
The alcohol content of Olde English 800 varies by region, mostly to comply with local regulations. It is 5.9% alcohol by volume (ABV) in the eastern United States, 7.5% ABV in most western U.S. states and 8.0% ABV in Canada. Olde English High Gravity 800 is 8% ABV. In Oklahoma there is a 3.2% ABV version. There is also a 6.1% ABV version made for the European region.
[edit] Awards
Over the years, Olde English has garnered multiple awards. In 1990, it was awarded a Silver medal in the American Malt Liquor category at the Great American Beer Festival (GABF).[1] Olde English has taken home the Gold medal in the American Malt Liquor category in 1992, 1994, and 1995 and in the American Style Specialty Lager category in 1997. Finally, Olde English High Gravity 800 won the Bronze medal in the American Style Specialty Lager category in 2006.
[edit] Olde English 800 in popular culture
[edit] Olde English in music
The malt liquor has been referenced by numerous musicians, including 2pac, Afroman, The Alkaholiks, Lucky Boys Confusion, Andre 3000, Big Daddy Kane, Beastie Boys, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Brotha Lynch Hung, D12, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, The Game, Hellfish, Hollywood Undead, Jay-Z, Jedi Mind Tricks, Kid Sister, KMD, Kyuss, LL Cool J, MF Doom, N.W.A., Ol' Dirty Bastard, People Under The Stairs, The Roots, Run-D.M.C. Third Eye Blind, Too $hort, Trunks, South Central Cartel, Umphrey's McGee, Leftover Crack, Amanda Palmer, The Low Budgets, The Mentors and Kottonmouth Kings.
[edit] Olde English in entertainment
Olde English's influence also extends beyond music. Martha Stewart appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien and sipped from a bottle of OE.[2] The Olde English 800 bottle logo is used by Olde English, a sketch comedy group. "Olde Fortran," a parody of the beverage, appeared in the animated series Futurama. Olde English makes appearances in the film Malibu's Most Wanted, Kids and Menace II Society. Olde English can also be seen being drunk by Lauren Utter, a contestant in cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model. It can also be seen on CSI:NY on CBS in certain episodes.
[edit] Cocktails
Olde English is the base for numerous cocktails such as Blood Juice, Loisaida, Black Eight, Brass Monkey, and Lickasic. Typically, one third of the 40oz is consumed and then additional liquor, beer or juice is added.
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